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 also want to ask: how much does it generally cost to treat a red and swollen glans?Doctor's answer:
Based on your symptoms description, it is mostly likely balanitis, with an infectious phenomenon involving the external genitalia, often related to fungal infections. This condition is not a sexually transmitted disease, and the treatment cost is not high. It is recommended to use potassium permanganate solution for soaking and apply chlorhexidine hydroxyquinoline ointment externally, with costs not exceeding a hundred yuan. Balanitis with redness and swelling can be cured, but the treatment period is generally long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, medications should be used according to symptoms. Additionally, patients should maintain a light diet, avoid foods, and not smoke or drink beer. We hope male patients can recover as soon as possible!