Patient's question:
When taking a bath at night, I noticed a white ring around the head of my penis, and it 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 is the best way to treat red and swollen glans?Doctor's answer:
Hello. Based on your description, it is likely that you may have balanitis, which is often caused by poor personal hygiene or phimosis. The inner foreskin secretions are not cleared promptly and thoroughly, allowing pathogens to grow and adapt in this area, leading to local inflammation. You can use potassium permanganate solution for cleaning and take anti-inflammatory medication. It is important to maintain good personal hygiene, change underwear and pants frequently, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. The condition of redness and swelling of the glans is prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is necessary to seek medical treatment immediately at a professional and reputable hospital. Treatment should be considered based on the results of a thorough examination. Additionally, it is important to quit smoking and drinking, maintain good personal hygiene, and finally, wish all patients a speedy recovery.