Patient's question:
When taking a bath at night, I noticed a white ring around the head of my penis, and it seemed a bit wrinkled and red. Recently, I also found that I wasn't urinating smoothly. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was balanitis. Please ask: How is balanitis treated?Doctor's answer:
Is it balanitis? Fungal bacteria or other types of infection?Looking at the symptoms, it should be a bacterial infection. If you have a burning or itchy sensation on the glans, you should go to the hospital for a thorough examination. Blood and urine tests should be conducted, followed by smear diagnosis. Based on the condition, medication should be prescribed for treatment. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect your overall health. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life to avoid prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.