MamasHealth.com Home Men's Health Balanitis Broken Condoms Enlarged Prostate Epididymitis Erectile Dysfunction Flirting tips Friends with benefits Girlfriend left, now what? How to be a better dad HPV and men Hydroceles Male Breast Reduction Male Hypogonadism Orchitis Penile Cancer Penile Enlargement Penile Warts Penile Yeast Infection Peyronie's Disease Phimosis Premature Ejaculation Priapism Prostate Cancer Protect bald scalp Shave Chest Hair Scalp products for bald guys Sperm Donors Sperm Donation Expect Steroid Abuse Testicular Torsion Testicular Cancer Testicular Torsion Testicular Failure The Perfect Shave Undescended Testicle Vasectomy Wife spends too much Yearly Check-up Stay at home Dads Cabin fever Friendships Health insurance Rejoining workplace Unexpected problems Avoid Weight lifting mistakes How to tell if she likes you Why married women flirt Email Mama Sign up for the MamasHealth Newsletter	What is Balanitis? Balanitis is the inflammation of the glands located in the head and foreskin of the penis. It is common in uncircumcised men. Men with diabetes are more prone to developing balanitis. Balanitis is not sexually transmitted. It is the result of an overgrowth of organisms which are normally present on the skin of the glans. Symptoms of Balanitis? Symptoms will occur between 3 days to 7 days after balanitis has developed. The most common symptoms are: discharge from the penis red, itchy and most penis (top part) What Causes Balanitis? The most common causes of balanitis nare: poor hygiene under the foreskin irritation from condoms, spermicides or clothing STDS yeast infection bacterial infection Can Balanitis be Treated? Balanitis can be treated. The treatment will depend on the cause. A cream may be prescribed to soothe inflammation. An antibiotic may be prescribed if it is caused by a bacterial infection. In some cases, circumcision may be necessary. Can Balanitis be Prevented? Balanitis can be prevented . Prevention techniques include: use good penile hygiene wash penis and scrotum daily with soap and water	Featured Book
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