Patient's question:
Last week, I seemed to have a slight fever, then felt tired and sleepy. When I came home that 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. I would like to ask: What are the treatment methods for the early stage of balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Gonococcal urethritis is divided into bacterial, viral, and allergic types. Based on your description, it is suspected to be allergic urethritis, or it may be related to not cleaning promptly after stopping medication. Since face-to-face consultation is not possible, a comprehensive understanding of the condition cannot be achieved. If it is allergic, you can try using potassium permanganate solution with a concentration of 1:5000 for cleaning, applying hydrocortisone ointment externally, and taking oral antihistamines. However, it is essential to use these under the guidance of a local doctor. Alternatively, you can go to a public hospital for thorough examination, diagnosis, and treatment. For patients with urethritis, timely treatment can reduce recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and maintain a healthy lifestyle, avoiding overexertion and paying attention to personal hygiene. Wishing you a speedy recovery.