How dangerous are male genital infections?
Genital burning in men can be caused by anything from a simple allergic reaction to a serious sexually transmitted disease. In some cases, the genitals may also burn due to urinary infection.
If there is no serious problem but it just itches, then it can also be caused by underwear. Especially in the summer season, the inner clothes become wet and damp with sweat. As a result, the rash becomes infected and causes itching, burning and peeling of the skin.
The risk of infection is also higher in those who wear 'synthetic fabric' underwear.
what to do
- Cotton should be used for inner clothes. Cotton cloth can keep the genitals dry for hours by easily removing the moisture and sweat from the genitals.
- Changing underwear daily.
- You can sleep without underwear at night. By doing this, if there is a problem of burning and itching, it will give relief to some extent.
Allergic reaction
Sometimes the use of moisturizers, gels or soaps can also cause allergies. The chemicals in these products can cause itching and burning.
Therefore, if this problem occurs, it is advisable to stop these products for a few days or consult a doctor.
what to do
- If it is a chemical reaction, then the genitals and its surroundings should be thoroughly washed with warm water twice a day.
- After that, wipe with a cotton cloth and put on a cotton inner garment.
Genital dryness during intercourse
Not only underwear, genitals can also burn during sexual intercourse. This problem bothers most men who experience intense burning.
This problem can be due to lack of lubricant. It can cause not only burning but also genital pain and red spots.
what to do
- If a condom is not used during intercourse, a safe type of lubricant can be used.
- Attention should be paid to the cleanliness of the genitals.
- If there is a problem with burning even after three days, it is advisable to see a urologist.
sexually transmitted disease
Sexually transmitted infections are also a common cause of male genital burning. This problem is seen as a symptom in sexually transmitted diseases like herpes, ringworm, gonorrhea and chlamydia.
To guess that it may be a sexually transmitted disease, symptoms such as reddening, soreness, discharge of pus, pain during intercourse are seen along with burning of the penis.
The main cause of sexually transmitted infections in men is having too many sexual partners and not using a condom during intercourse.
what to do
- If you suspect the symptoms of a sexually transmitted disease, you can see a sexologist or a urologist.
- Timely identification of sexually transmitted diseases and drug treatment according to the problem is possible.
Fungal infection
Symptoms such as burning, white blisters, and frequent itching are seen even when there is growth of fungus (thrush) on the penis. However, this problem is less common in men than in women.
But lack of attention to hygiene, not changing underwear daily, wearing cold underwear and having unprotected sex with a sexually infected partner can cause fungal infection.
what to do
- If there is an infection, if antifungal medicine is used, the infection will gradually disappear along with the symptoms. But the medicine should be taken only on the advice of a doctor.
- Regardless of whether there is a problem or not, you should always pay attention to hygiene and make a habit of having sex in a safe manner.
Urinary tract infection
In case of urine infection, it can be easily recognized as the symptoms are clear. Burning when urinating, feeling full in the bladder and frequent urination are the main symptoms of urinary infection.
what to do
- Antibiotics are used in its treatment. If you take the medicine recommended by the doctor after looking at the condition, you will recover quickly.
Eczema or psoriasis
Skin problems like eczema or psoriasis can also make the penis and the area around it dry. Due to this, there are problems like itching, burning, swelling of the skin.
what to do
- Dermatologist or urologist can give some medicine depending on the condition.
- Do not bathe with hot water in this condition. And don't rub it on the skin. It can cause more problems by creating wounds on the skin.
Kidney stones
Kidney stones are small lumps or clusters made of minerals and salts that can form anywhere in the urinary tract.
Its causes are low fluid intake and frequent urinary infections, low citrate in urine, bowel problems, taking HIV antiviral drugs and scoliosis drugs, increased uric acid levels, and in some cases, stones can also occur due to low water intake.
Because of this, there is excessive burning during the discharge of urine from the urethra. Also, symptoms like lower back pain and fever are seen.
what to do
- There are different methods of treatment according to the type, size, location and structure of stones. Small stones can be treated with medication.
- If the stones are small, the patient is made to increase the amount of medicine and water. Because of this, the stones are easily washed away with the urine.
- In case of very large kidney stones, surgery or laser treatment may be recommended to remove them.
Problems with the prostate gland
Even if there is a problem with the prostate gland, there may be an intense burning sensation in the penis. Its size increases with age. When the number of cells in the prostate gland increases, the size and weight of the gland increases.
The cover or shell of the prostate gland is not so flexible. As the flexibility of the prostate gland is limited, when this gland grows, the urethra begins to be pressed, so the urine does not get an easy passage.
As the gland enlarges, the urethra becomes narrower and longer It happens. The symptoms of which are burning urine, pain, blood in urine and delayed urination.
what to do
- According to the doctor's advice, treatment according to the symptoms, use of drugs, use of alpha blockers and other drugs that dry the prostate gland can be very effective.
- If it has been a long time and the medicine stops working effectively, or if the size of the prostate gland is very large, surgery is necessary.
- Surgery is now possible through binoculars and laser technology. So that the complexity is less.
