Healthy sexual relations depend on the condition of the sexual organs. Inflammatory process of any kind is always an unpleasant phenomenon. It is very difficult to get rid of the problem, especially if the treatment is delayed. Often men go to the doctor late for delay because of obvious signs that prevent them from living fully. Balanoposthitis is one of the insidious diseases, at the first signs of which it is necessary to turn to the doctor.
What is balanoposthitis
An inflammatory process that affects both the head and the contiguous foreskin of the penis is called the balanoposthitis . This combination of two concomitant diseases - balanitis and postita, having one source of origin. It is passed on to women sexually, manifests itself at any age, even in small boys. It is important to determine the causes of the disease:
- Violation of genital hygiene - the main.
- Physiological features of the foreskin( inelasticity, excessive amount of tissues).
- As a consequence of mechanical damage to the glans penis.
- After treatment, drugs( in large doses) that go with the urine can cause balanoposthitis.
- Other infectious diseases, including nonspecific, relapses in the body.
- Allergic.
- From unprotected intercourse with a sick candidiasis( thrush).
How balanoposthitis manifests in men
Common symptoms of the disease:
- itching;
- swelling, reddening of the head;
- painful, difficult urination and ejaculation;
- on the edge of the tissues - purulent discharge;
- lymph nodes of the inguinal region increase.
Delayed treatment in such cases can be a serious problem and have consequences - from narrowing of the urethra to malignant tumors. Distinguish this kind of formation of balanoposthitis: primary and secondary. In the first case, the disease is formed outside of fungi and bacteria, in the second - the infection penetrates the urinary canal from the host's body.
Simple
There are three forms of balanoposthitis in urology:
- acute;
- chronic;
- is industrant( very rare).
Simple balanoposthitis refers to the acute form of . Symptomatic course of the disease: it itches the head and foreskin;there is an itch. At such displays it is necessary to pay attention, not relying on "perhaps", to address to the expert. Everything will be solved easily: with a couple of examinations, with standard analyzes, with a preventive course of treatment.
Erosive
Refers to an acute form of the disease course, but is accompanied by additional symptoms:
- Scaly white flakes form zones with clear outlines.
- There are painful areas with erosion.
- Accompanied by a significant increase in temperature, general lethargy, weakness.
- Severe inflammation of the prepuce and an increasing swelling of the penis.
It is also called candida balanoposthitis. The disease is associated with the development of bacteria and microorganisms, a symbiosis of Vincent. When the epithelium of the penis and scales begin to die, the probability of developing phimosis increases. Ignoring the visible signs of the disease leads to gangrenous balanopost. Lotions, baths in this case will not help, will have to take antibiotics.
Gangrenous
The neglected form of the disease passes into the gangrene of the penis. It requires radical measures for the treatment of balanoposthitis in men. The acute form proceeds with such symptoms:
- Presence of hyperemic zones.
- Signs of intoxication.
- Sores with purulent manifestations.
- Foreskin with signs of perforation / necrosis.
- Bleeding occurs.
- Unpleasant sensations. A sharp smell.
- General febrile state.
Infectious
occurs very often and is a consequence of an infectious disease of the body. The manifestation of symptoms depends on the age, duration of the course of the infectious disease. Redness on the head and foreskin, burning - the first signs of this form along with others, such as:
- Hyperemia.
- Bleeding after contact with the skin of the glans penis.
- Cracks, ulcerative manifestations of folds. Affect the head, the bridle of the genital organ.
- Development of scars, adhesions.
This species goes into a chronic form against the background of the underlying disease. Medicine has up to two dozen types of balanoposthitis. The main species are considered, but there is still chlamydial, zircinar, ulcerative, etc. They are all considered infectious and sexually transmitted. The latest form of the disease is an inducible balanoposthitis. It is expressed by:
- by desiccation( dystrophy) of the penis;
- by the puckering of the head.
Methods of treatment
For each type of balanoposthitis treatment methods have their own characteristics. Only a doctor can give individual recommendations. General principles of treatment:
- treatment of the underlying disease( if available);
- impeccable hygiene of the genitals( at least 2 times a day);
- sexual rest;
- use of antiviral and antifungal agents;
- topical treatment;
- integrated approach;
- adherence to proper nutrition.
The treatment regimen is developed individually on the basis of examination and analysis, proceeding from the etiology of the disease, the stage, the type of inflammation. As a rule, this is a complex of procedures, which combines 2-3 methods. Separate application will be ineffective, provoke relapse of the disease. Hygiene remains the first in all treatment regimens. Methods of treatment of balanoposthitis in men:
- therapeutic;
- operational;
- is unconventional( folk).
What is performed:
- Drug therapy( tablets, solutions, antibacterial ointments / gels, cream for thrush for men, antiseptics).Is selected based on the causes and course of the disease. Drugs with local action - Levomekol, Triderma. When complications are used in conjunction with immune medications. Assign antifungal - Nizoral, ointment Clotrimazole. When anaerobic bacteria form - using antibiotics( Azithromycin).
- Operative treatment is a circumcision of the foreskin.
- Folk methods - rinsing, baths, compresses with herbal solutions.
Than to treat a balanoposthitis
In order that to begin treatment it is necessary precisely to know the diagnosis. Trust only qualified personnel. Do not self-medicate. How to treat balanoposthitis, the doctor determines individually. The main stages of treatment:
- Diagnosis.
- Development of a treatment regimen.
- Acquisition of medicines.
- Treatment with strict adherence to the regimen.
- Regular visit to the doctor. We need to monitor the treatment process.
- Interim analyzes and examinations.
Medical preparations
Some drugs aimed at treating balanoposthitis in men:
- Levomekol - an antimicrobial drug that affects staphylococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and E. coli. The remedy heals purulent wounds.
- Nizoral is a medicine that acts as a tablet on systemic fungal infections.
- Triderm is an ointment against inflammation, allergies and itching, rashes caused by fungi and bacteria.
- Clotrimazole - cream for treatment of fungal diseases of yeast, mold pathogens.
- Miramistin is a broad spectrum antiseptic.
Folk remedies
Recipes for the preparation and use of folk remedies:
- Broth chamomile for the bath: 100 grams of chamomile, brew 0.5 liters of water, leave overnight. Wash the decoction head of the penis until it looks healthy.
- Oil for sores and erosion: 1 tbsp.l.marigolds are poured with 80 grams of olive oil, insist 3 weeks in a dark place, used for the intended purpose.
- To improve overall well-being, use broth / tea from the leaves of red and black currants. Black berries can be consumed fresh.
An effective method of treatment is complex. It should be excluded from home treatment and procedures of iodine, a solution of manganese. They lead to irritation, dryness, atrophy of the sensitivity of the glans penis. Male balanoposthitis is cured, provided that all the rules are followed without a trace. A long way to recovery is rewarded with a full sexual life.