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Symptoms of balanitis vary in severity and you may not have all of them. Symptoms include:
- red skin around the head of the penis,
- swelling of the head of the penis,
- irritation and soreness of the head of the penis,
- thick, lumpy discharge under the foreskin,
- a rash or ulcers around the penis,
- itchiness around the head of the penis,
- an unpleasant odour,
- a tight foreskin that will not retract (phimosis), and
- pain when passing urine.
Some of these symptoms can be a sign of another condition, such as a sexually transmitted infection or thrush. It is therefore important to see your GP or visit your local sexual health (GUM) clinic for an exact diagnosis and treatment.
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