Patient's question:
When taking a shower at night, I noticed a white ring around the head of my penis, and the head of my penis seemed a bit wrinkled and red. Recently, I also found that I don't urinate very smoothly. After checking at the hospital, they said it was balanitis. I would like to ask: How should balanitis with itching be treated?Doctor's answer:
The itching of the glans should be caused by balanoposthitis. Balanoposthitis can be divided into several types, and the symptoms of each type are different. A common cause is balanitis caused by excessive prepuce. How to treat glans itching? It is recommended to go to a regular urology hospital for a thorough examination and diagnosis to determine the cause. Medications for different pathogens are also different. If there is excessive prepuce, it is necessary to undergo circumcision surgery in a timely manner. Glans itching can be stabilized, but the treatment cycle is generally long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication plan during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid sitting or riding for long periods and pay more attention to personal hygiene. We hope male patients can recover quickly!