Patient's question:
I've been feeling uncomfortable down there for a while, it's both painful and itchy, and my glans seems particularly red and a bit swollen. The smell is especially unpleasant, and there are yellowish secretions on my glans. Could you please tell me: what are the harms of balanitis to patients?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 promptly undergo relevant tests at a formal hospital, such as external genital secretion tests and bacterial culture, to confirm the diagnosis. Based on the examination results, follow the doctor's advice and cooperate with treatment. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the incidence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and pay more attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods. Wishing you a speedy recovery.