Patient's question:
Last week, I seemed to have a slight fever, then felt tired and sleepy. When I got home at night, I noticed a red ring on the head of my penis, with some bleeding. At the time, I went to the hospital, and the doctor said it was caused by balanitis. Please ask: What methods can be used to treat red and swollen glans?Doctor's answer:
Balanitis is the inflammation of the inner foreskin and glans penis, which can be caused by Candida, Trichomonas vaginalis, or other bacteria; it can also be triggered by irritation from local smegma. In the early stages, mild cases may only present with redness of the glans penis and inner foreskin, accompanied by itching. Severe cases may involve pain and tenderness.Balanitis is the inflammation of the inner foreskin and glans penis, which can be caused by Candida, Trichomonas vaginalis, or other bacteria; it can also be triggered by irritation from local smegma. In the early stages, mild cases may only present with redness of the glans penis and inner foreskin, accompanied by itching. Severe cases may involve pain and tenderness.
The redness and swelling of the glans penis can be stabilized, but the treatment process is generally slow, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor and proper medication are essential during treatment.