Patient's question:
I'm only 18 years old this year, and I usually have the habit of masturbation. Recently, I found some small bumps on my glans, and the symptoms seem to be balanitis. Is it serious? Will there be any problems? Please ask: How is balanitis treated?Doctor's answer:
Inflammation of the penis hair often accompanies varying degrees of balanoposthitis, hence the term balanitis. Local treatment can use anti-inflammatory creams. Long-term chronic inflammation may lead to meatal stenosis and adhesion between the foreskin and glans, so timely treatment is necessary. If the infection is severe, with fever and swollen lymph nodes, systemic antibiotics can be used. Pay attention to local hygiene, clean the glans and foreskin daily. If the foreskin is too long, it should be treated promptly, and circumcision may be necessary if needed. It is very important to clean the smegma promptly.