Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I went to the hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with balanitis. I don't know much about this disease and would like to consult about it. What are the methods for treating red and swollen glans?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, it is likely that you may have balanitis. This is often caused by poor personal hygiene or excessive foreskin, where the inner foreskin secretions cannot be cleaned promptly and thoroughly, allowing pathogens to grow and adapt in this area, leading to local inflammation. You can use potassium permanganate solution for cleaning and take oral anti-inflammatory medication. Pay attention to personal hygiene, change underwear and pants frequently, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Balanitis can be cured, but the treatment period is usually long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, medication should be used according to symptoms during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid sitting or riding for long periods and pay more attention to personal hygiene. We hope male patients can recover as soon as possible!