Patient's question:
My husband has recently been experiencing discomfort in his lower abdomen and was diagnosed with an illness after a hospital examination. Seeing him often in pain makes me very worried. Could you please ask the doctor what are the common causes of redness and swelling of the foreskin?Doctor's answer:
This is because a type of lipid substance normally secreted in the foreskin cavity can accumulate as smegma when there is phimosis or paraphimosis, affecting the foreskin and glans to cause balanoposthitis. The basic principles of Western medical treatment are anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Generally, both topical and systemic treatments are used. It is recommended to use 3% boric acid solution 200 mL, twice daily, for 20 minutes each time. Frequently clean the foreskin and glans to maintain cleanliness and dryness in the foreskin cavity. Phimosis can be relieved, but the treatment period is usually long, and relapse is common after treatment. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor's treatment plan, appropriate medication, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle with proper diet during treatment are essential. We hope male patients can recover as soon as possible!