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Definition for balanitis

Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis (Greek: balanos). When the foreskin (or prepuce) is also affected, it is termed balanoposthitis.

Lack of aeration and irritation because of smegma and discharge surrounding the glans penis causes inflammation and edema.


some common symptoms
burning urination in males
difficulty urinating in males
pain in penis
painful urination in males


some related diagnoses
1 - 7 of 21 diagnoses
urethritis
urinary tract obstruction
gonorrhea
trichomoniasis
chlamydia infections
genital herpes
mycoplasma infections
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do i have 'balanitis'?
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therapeutic procedures for 'balanitis'?
Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for balanitis:
therapeutic procedure search results for 'balanitis'
1 - 5 of 5 therapeutic procedures
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Circumcision
Cleaning of Prepuce of Penis
Dilation of Foreskin
Dorsal Slit of Prepuce
Sitz Bath





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