Patient's question:
I've been feeling uncomfortable down there for a while, it's both painful and itchy, and my glans seems particularly red and a bit swollen. The odor is especially unpleasant, and there's also yellow discharge from my glans. Is this likely glans inflammation? I'm asking: How can glans inflammation be treated most effectively?Doctor's answer:
Your condition, generally speaking, is likely caused by excessive foreskin. It is recommended to soak in a 1/5000 potassium permanganate solution and apply an anti-inflammatory ointment. For allergic balanitis, oral antihistamines and topical corticosteroid ointments should be used. If phimosis or foreskin edema prevents movement and drainage is poor, and if the inflammation does not subside with standard treatment, a preputial dorsal slit procedure may be performed to improve drainage. After the inflammation completely resolves, a circumcision can then be performed.Thank you very much for your consultation. Balanitis can be relieved, but the treatment period is usually long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication plan during treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain a light diet, avoid foods, and refrain from smoking and drinking beer. We hope male patients can recover as soon as possible.