Balanitis irritative - what is it?
Balanitis irritata is a disease of the reproductive system in men, which is caused by bacterial infections or a virus. The cause may be a weakened immune system. The symptom is the presence of an inflamed process that is susceptible to erosion. Pathogens: gonorrhea and candidiasis. The infection is characterized by rapid development and is accompanied by pronounced symptoms. An acute disease is manifested by redness, inflammation of the genital organs, a burning sensation, and pain when urinating. The disease develops due to poor hygiene and lack of treatment. There is also a chlamydial form of balanitis, which is caused by chlamydia infection. At the same time, the body temperature rises and bloody discharge from the genitourinary organs appears. As a result of penile contraction and inflammation, there is a feeling of swollen and painful parts of the penis that cause discomfort. Most types of this balanitis are curable with proper treatment within 2 weeks. Balanitis, which occurs against the background of a herpetic disease, is treated comprehensively. In addition, antiviral drugs are prescribed