Patient's question:
Male, 26 years old, discovered a white ring around the head of his penis while taking a bath at night, and the head of his penis seemed a bit wrinkled and red. Recently, he found that urination was not very 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 prepuce 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 should seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable tertiary hospitals based on their specific conditions to ensure symptomatic treatment and prompt recovery.