Swollen glans in the toddler
In children or infants, a swollen glans is most often associated with the clinical picture of foreskin and/or acorn inflammation. This is due to the fact that the foreskin in small boys is still fused to the glans and cannot be retracted. In older boys it is also possible that an actual narrowing of the foreskin ensures that the foreskin cannot be completely retracted.
It can lead to the formation of pockets under the foreskin in which glandular secretions from the glands of the glans of the glans can collect. These secretions are the ideal breeding ground for bacteria that are transmitted through the hands, which settle there and lead to inflammation. Candida fungi can also be found in babies.
The inflammation is extremely painful and burns when urinating. The inflammation can be treated well with antibacterial or antimycotic ointments. As a preventive measure, gentle but thorough intimate hygiene is important to avoid renewed inflammation.
