Patient's question:
Male, I am 25 and I noticed that my glans seems to have some blisters, red and swollen. The hospital examination said this is balanitis. I haven't done anything much, how did I get this disease? Please ask: what are the symptoms and treatments for balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Phimosis and balanitis manifest as redness and swelling of the foreskin, burning pain, severe pain during urination, and purulent discharge from the meatus. If the foreskin is moved, it can be seen that the inner foreskin and glans are congested, swollen, and in severe cases, may have superficial small ulcers or erosion, showing purulent discharge. Treatment methods: 1. Phimosis and balanitis refer to the inflammation of the inner foreskin and glans. Local treatment can use anti-inflammatory ointments. Allergic phimosis and balanitis require oral antihistamines and topical ointments. 2. Circumcision may be considered: If due to phimosis or foreskin edema, it cannot be moved for washing or drainage is poor, and the inflammation does not subside after general treatment, a dorsal slit of the foreskin can be performed to facilitate drainage. Circumcision should be performed after the inflammation has completely subsided.