Patient's question:
I've been feeling uncomfortable down there for this period, it's both painful and itchy, and my glans seems particularly red and a bit swollen. The smell is especially unpleasant, and there's also yellow discharge from my glans. Is this likely balanitis? Please ask: How is balanitis treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to take metronidazole orally and apply fluconazole cream externally, while simultaneously using potassium permanganate solution for cleaning. It is advised to frequently clean the foreskin and glans to maintain cleanliness and dryness in the foreskin cavity. If there is phimosis or paraphimosis, circumcision should be performed. Maintain a light diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Balanitis can be relieved, but the treatment period is usually long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is crucial to actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment, use medication appropriately, and adopt a healthy lifestyle with proper diet during the treatment. We hope that male patients can recover quickly!