Patient's question:
Last week, I seemed to have a slight fever, then felt tired and sleepy. When I got home, I noticed a red ring on the head of my penis with some bleeding, so I went to the hospital. The doctor said it was caused by balanitis. Question: How is balanitis best treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, balanitis, which refers to the inflammation of the glans mucosa. The disease can be caused by various pathogens, local irritation, and other factors. It is recommended to take oral anti-inflammatory drugs and use a 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution for external washing. The itching of the glans has a significant impact on patients. Once symptoms are noticed, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Pay attention to dietary issues, with light food as the foundation. We hope that patients with glans itching can receive professional treatment.