Balanitis
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Balanitis Symptoms
Symptoms of balanitis include:
Sticky coating over the head of the penis
Redness and tenderness to the head of the penis
Swelling
of the head of the penis
Difficulty urinating
Inability to pull back the foreskin
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Related Topics:
Genital sores
Pain during urination
Paraphimosis
Penile discharge
Penile itching
Phimosis
Venereal disease in males
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Last Updated: Oct 29, 2007
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Balanitis References:
Abdennader S, Casin I, Janier M, Morel P. Balanitis and balanoposthitis: a review. Genitourin Med. 1996 Dec;72(6):453-4.
Bunker CB. Topics in penile dermatology. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2001 Sep;26(6):469-79.
Harrison BP. Pediatric penile swelling. Acad Emerg Med. 1996 Apr;3(4):384, 87, 88.
Leverkus M, Mayer J, Brocker EB, Hamm H. Isolated streptococcal balanoposthitis in an adult patient. Dermatology. 2002;204(2):153-4.
