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 especially unpleasant, and there's yellow discharge from my glans. Is this glans inflammation? What should I do if my glans is red and swollen?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it should be the symptoms of balanitis. The basic principles of treatment are anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Generally, it involves both internal and external treatment. For the treatment of acute superficial balanitis and annular purulent balanitis, erythromycin and tetracycline are the first-line medications. For trichomoniasis-induced balanitis, traditional Chinese medicine is recommended. For balanitis caused by Candida albicans, it is commonly treated with griseofulvin or itraconazole. For patients with red and swollen glans, timely treatment can reduce the incidence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should receive timely medication and avoid overwork in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene. Wishing you a speedy recovery.