Patient's question:
I have some whitehead-like particles on my glans, and they are particularly red and rough. Recently, when I urinate, there is always a white discharge, and it is itchy. I went to see a doctor and was told it is glans inflammation. Please ask: What are the best treatment options for glans inflammation?Doctor's answer:
There are many different treatments for balanitis, with the most common ones being:The Best Treatment for Balanitis
1. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
TCM determines appropriate methods based on the specific cause for targeted treatment. Balanitis is primarily classified into three types:
- Toxin-Fire Stagnation Type
- Damp-Heat and Parasite Infection Type
- Liver-Kidney Yin Deficiency Type
It is recommended to consult a TCM practitioner and adopt different treatment methods based on the specific symptoms.
The Best Treatment for Balanitis
2. Surgical Therapy
For patients with balanitis caused by excessive foreskin, circumcision is highly effective. If you have phimosis or an overly long foreskin, the foreskin is more prone to accumulating smegma, which is difficult to remove completely. In such cases, it is advisable to undergo circumcision at a hospital at the appropriate time.