Patient's question:
A 26-year-old man discovered a white ring around the edge of his glans while taking a shower at night. It seemed a bit wrinkled and red. Recently, he also noticed that urination was not smooth. After checking at the hospital, he was diagnosed with balanitis. Please ask: What should be done reliably if you get balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Phimosis, in general, is more common in patients with excessive foreskin or phimosis, where bacterial infections are triggered by the accumulation of smegma, leading to recurrent inflammation. After rinsing with clean water, apply some anti-inflammatory ointment, such as symptomatic cream. Symptomatic treatment for balanitis should improve. Once the inflammation subsides, it is advisable to undergo circumcision as soon as possible. Different causes lead to different symptoms, and patients need to seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable tertiary hospitals based on their specific conditions to ensure symptomatic treatment and prompt recovery.