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 red and swollen glans?Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be balanitis, which can be caused by sexual activity and excessive foreskin. It can be transmitted by Candida, trichomonas, chlamydia, mycoplasma, fungi, or other bacteria. Alternatively, due to excessive foreskin and insufficient hygiene, the accumulation of unclean substances between the foreskin and glans, known as smegma, can irritate the local foreskin and mucosa, leading to recurrent inflammation.It is recommended to visit a urology department for a definitive diagnosis to facilitate timely and appropriate treatment. While the redness and swelling of the glans can stabilize, the treatment period is generally long, and relapse is common after recovery. Therefore, it is essential to use medications that target the specific symptoms during treatment. Additionally, it is advisable to adopt a healthy lifestyle and maintain a balanced diet during the treatment period. We hope that male patients can recover quickly!