Patient's question:
I have some whitehead-like particles on my glans, and it's very red and wrinkled. Lately, when I urinate, there's always white discharge coming out, and it's extremely itchy. I went to see a doctor and they said it's glans inflammation. Please ask: How can I treat the red and swollen glans?Doctor's answer:
Initial consideration is balanitis, as phimosis leads to insufficient and incomplete removal of inner foreskin secretions, allowing pathogens to grow and adapt in this area, causing local inflammation. Symptoms may include: redness, blisters, red spots, discharge, smegma, itching, and a bad odor. Balanitis severely harms men's physical and mental health and causes significant disruption. Therefore, regardless of the type of balanitis, men need to be vigilant and seek immediate examination at a reputable and professional urological hospital to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment. The condition of red and swollen glans is prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication. Additionally, male patients should actively seek treatment at professional and reputable hospitals based on examination results. It is also important to quit smoking and drinking and maintain good personal hygiene. Finally, we wish all patients a speedy recovery.