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 swollen and red glans?Doctor's answer:
In this case, there is balanitis. Treatment suggestions include applying potassium permanganate solution externally and taking levofloxacin and azithromycin orally. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, quit smoking and alcohol. If there is phimosis, it is necessary to have an early circumcision. Wash the external genitalia daily, and pay attention to washing before and after sexual activity. The redness and swelling of the glans can be relieved, but the treatment period is usually long, and the condition 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 irritating foods, and not smoke or drink beer. We hope that male patients can recover as soon as possible!