Patient's question:
When taking a bath 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 wasn't urinating smoothly. After checking at the hospital, they said it was balanitis. I would like to ask: What types of balanitis usually cause redness and swelling of the head of the penis?Doctor's answer:
Consider infections such as balanitis. The common causes of balanitis include transmission through unclean sexual activity, phimosis, penetration of pathogenic microorganisms, and poor local hygiene. It is recommended to pay attention to personal hygiene, especially local cleanliness, maintain a regular lifestyle, eat a light diet, and drink plenty of water. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, and seek timely medical examination at a formal hospital for tests such as external genital discharge and bacterial culture to confirm the diagnosis. Follow the doctor's advice and cooperate with treatment based on the examination results. The condition of balanitis is prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is important to actively seek treatment at professional and formal hospitals and consider treatment based on examination results. Additionally, it is necessary to limit sexual activity and maintain a positive mood. Finally, we wish all patients a speedy recovery.