Patient's question:
Doctor, my glans has been itchy recently, and sometimes it's also swollen and red. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, I was diagnosed with balanitis. How should I treat the itching of the glans?Doctor's answer:
Your condition should be balanitis. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a smear test to determine whether it is caused by fungi or bacteria. Then, treatment can be based on the specific situation. If it is fungal, it is advised to apply topical antifungal medication such as miconazole cream. For bacterial cases, local application of erythromycin cream along with oral antibiotics like azithromycin is recommended. For patients with balanitis itching, timely treatment can reduce the recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should seek timely and appropriate treatment, and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life while avoiding prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.