Patient's question:
Last week, I seemed to have a slight fever, then felt tired and sleepy. When I got home at night, I noticed a red ring on the head of my penis, with some bleeding. At the time, I went to the hospital, and the doctor said it was caused by balanitis. I would like to ask: If the head of the penis is swollen and red, could it be contagious?Doctor's answer:
Glanditis with slight itching, redness, and some discharge indicates mild balanitis. This issue usually resolves within 2-3 days if treated properly. Wear soft cotton underwear and use Jieryin for cleaning. Maintain dryness and ventilation. If there is no pain, you can have sexual activity but must use a condom. Oral medications like levofloxacin, topical solutions like Fuyinjie or one-tenth of a permanganate solution, and creams like Curimisin and Mupirocin can be used. These generally start working within two days and can heal within a week. For patients with red and swollen glans, timely treatment can reduce recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely medication and maintain regular sexual activity while avoiding prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.