Balanitis symptoms can include:

Pain when urinating
Redness
Whitish spots
Swelling
Soreness
Itchiness
Build-up of thick fluid
An unpleasant smell
Tight foreskin

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Balanitis in children isn’t usually serious as the symptoms will usually clear up within a few days. However, it can be very uncomfortable and can keep coming back for some boys so it is important to see a doctor if you suspect that your child is affected.

Occasionally it can recur and be a problem with pain, discharge and scarring.

Here at London Children’s Surgery we try to avoid surgery as much as possible in these patients but if conservative management fails then circumcision is warranted. Www.londonchildrensurgery.co.uk

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