Patient's question:
I got tested for a physical last week and found that I have balanitis. It seems to be getting worse recently, with some bleeding and discharge, and it looks like there are also blisters. Is the condition getting serious? Please ask: How is the treatment for balanitis generally effective?Doctor's answer:
Still, it's necessary to go to the hospital for a check-up. Maintain good personal hygiene at all times and try to avoid engaging in unclean sexual activity again. If balanitis occurs again, you can use povidone-iodine for sterilization together, and then apply erythromycin ointment locally together. If a viral infection occurs again, you need to use acyclovir ointment together and use interferon for treatment. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the recurrence. If it's not treated in time, it may affect your health. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life, avoiding prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.