Balanitis is an inflammation of the head of the penis, also known as the glans, which is mainly due to an infection. It is a very common condition mostly affecting young boys and adult males who have not been circumcised.
Symptoms include:
- Irritation, inflammation or soreness of the head of the penis.
- A thick discharge which manifests under the foreskin.
- An unpleasant smell and painful urination.