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 are yellowish secretions on my glans. Is this likely glans inflammation? I'd like to know: How can I treat red and swollen glans to make it better?Doctor's answer:
Based on your description of the condition, you may currently have balanitis caused by a urinary tract infection. It is recommended that you take oral medications such as levofloxacin for anti-inflammatory purposes, use traditional Chinese medicine, or try washing with a one-thousandth dilution of potassium permanganate solution to see if it helps. The condition of redness and swelling of the glans is prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication. Additionally, for male patients, it is important to seek professional and regular medical treatment promptly and consider treatment based on examination results. Furthermore, pay attention to quitting smoking and drinking, maintaining good personal hygiene, and finally, wish all patients a speedy recovery.