N51: Disorders of male genital organs in diseases classified elsewhere
N51.2: Balanitis in diseases classified elsewhere
The male genital organs include the testicles, the epididymis and the penis. But there are also other smaller glands and various other tissues that are part of the genitals.
You have been infected with specific pathogens. Your glans has become inflamed as a result of these pathogens. The glans is the head of the penis.
The inflammation can cause a number of different symptoms such as pain or high temperature.
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