Patient's question:
I usually have the habit of masturbation. Recently, I noticed some small bumps on my glans, and the symptoms seem to be like balanitis. Is it serious? Will there be any problems? Please ask: What are the symptoms of balanitis?Doctor's answer:
The most typical symptoms of balanitis include redness, skin inflammation, swelling, itching, and the formation of small blisters on the glans. The basic principle of Western medicine treatment is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Generally, both internal and external treatments are used. For the treatment of acute superficial balanitis and circinate purulent balanitis, erythromycin and tetracycline are the first-line medications. For trichomoniasis-induced balanitis, metronidazole is the preferred treatment. For Candida-induced balanitis, griseofulvin or itraconazole is commonly used. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the risk of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should receive timely medication and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene. Wishing you a speedy recovery.