What are the symptoms of fungal balanitis?
Disease description:
I recently felt that the glans was red and swollen, and there was discharge. After visiting the hospital for an examination, the doctor diagnosed me with candidal balanitis. I would like to ask, what are the symptoms of candidal balanitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Luo Yong
The main symptoms of candidal balanitis include:
1. Skin symptoms: Intense itching and a burning sensation on the glans penis and penile skin, accompanied by scattered red papules. Vesicles, pustules, and ulcers may also develop.
2. Abnormal discharge: Thick, curd-like white debris can be seen on the glans penis, inner foreskin, and coronal sulcus, sometimes accompanied by an unpleasant odor.
3. Urethral symptoms: Urethral infection may cause symptoms such as dysuria, urinary frequency, and urgency, along with a burning sensation and pruritus within the urethra.
4. Scrotal symptoms: After infection of the scrotum, the skin may become erythematous with scaly red patches, accompanied by itching and pain.
These symptoms may appear individually or simultaneously. Prompt medical attention is necessary once symptoms are noticed.
