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 smell is also quite unpleasant, and there's yellow discharge from my glans. Is this likely balanitis? I'd like to know: what are the precautions to take when examining a red and swollen glans?Doctor's answer:
Hello friend, this situation may be caused by balanitis accompanied by urethritis. You can try applying potassium permanganate solution externally and taking oral anti-inflammatory medication together. It's important to take the medication regularly, drink plenty of water, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and abstain from smoking and alcohol. Pay attention to maintaining hygiene of the glans and follow-up check-ups. Wishing you good health.For patients with red and swollen glans, timely treatment can reduce the risk of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should receive timely medication and pay attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods. Wishing you a speedy recovery.