Patient's question:
I'm only 18 years old this year, and I usually have the habit of masturbation. Recently, I noticed some small bumps on my glans, and the symptoms seem to be similar to balanitis. Is it serious? Will anything bad happen? Please ask: Where is it better to treat balanitis?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, it is likely balanitis. The basic principle of Western medicine treatment is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Generally, it involves both internal and external treatment. erythromycin and tetracycline are commonly prescribed. Clotrimazole or itraconazole is often used. Wishing you good health. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life, avoiding prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.