Patient's question:
I've been feeling uncomfortable down there for a while. It's both painful and itchy, and my glans seems particularly red and a bit swollen. The odor is especially unpleasant, and there's also yellow discharge from my glans. Is this likely balanitis? Please ask: How should I treat red and swollen glans?Doctor's answer:
It is balanitis. Balanitis refers to the inflammation of the glans penis. This condition can be caused by various pathogens, local irritation, and other factors. It is recommended that you take oral anti-inflammatory medication and use a 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution for local washing. For patients with red and swollen glans, timely treatment can reduce the incidence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take timely symptomatic treatment and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene. Wishing you a speedy recovery.