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Aug 29, 2008 -
You've learned about Hypospadias and Peyronie's disease and to close out this series, I'm going to talk about Balanitis. Balanitis is a fancy word for an inflammation on the head of the penis, and symptoms include redness or swelling, itching, rash, pain, and a foul-smelling discharge. Now that I've sparked your interest, click here to read more
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
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- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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- Prevention
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Definition
Balanitis is an inflammation of the foreskin and head of the penis.
Alternative Names
Balanoposthitis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Balanitis is usually caused by poor hygiene in uncircumcised men.
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Oct 22, 2009 -
Following her crossing-dressing book launch yesterday, Katie Price kept her full face of makeup on for a night out at Balans, as did her boyfriend Alex Reid and riding instructor Andrew Gould! She was back in sequins for an appearance on This Morning today, while Peter Andre dressed all in white at home with Junior and Princess. Kate and Peter’s divorce was due to be finalised yesterday, but Kate herself wasn’t sure whether it was official yet when she appeared on This Morning.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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Normal anatomy
The foreskin is a sleeve of tissue which covers the penis. At birth the foreskin is tightly attached. By mid-childhood it can be pulled over the penis when the penis is flaccid, or retracted back over the shaft of the penis during urination or erection.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
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- Common Causes
- Home Care
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- What to expect at your health care provider's office
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Male reproductive anatomy
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Penis pain is any pain or discomfort in the penis.
Alternative Names
Pain - penis; Priapism
Common Causes
- Injury (such as that due to too much manipulation)
- Bites, either human or insect
- Pimples
- Genital herpes
- Inflammation of the prostate gland (prostatitis)
- Syphilis
- Nonspecific urethritis caused by chlamydia or gonorrhea
- Infection under the foreskin of uncircumcised men (balanitis)
- Reiter syndrome
- Priapism (persistent erection that does not go away)
- Peyronie's disease
- Cancer of the penis
- Infected penile prosthesis
- Sickle cell anemia
Home Care
The ability to treat penis pain at home depends on the underlying cause. Consult your health care provider about treatment.
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