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. Please ask: How much does it cost to check for balanitis and how long does it take to recover?Doctor's answer:
Phimosis is a common disease, and its examination items include: (1) Laboratory tests: For candidal balanitis (balanoposthitis), the hospital can collect samples from the inflamed glans or foreskin for microscopic examination or culture to identify Candida. For trichomoniasis, trichomonads can be found in the discharge. (2) Candida antibody test: The automated immune double diffusion method or latex agglutination method can detect antibodies to Candida albicans. (3) Combined culture: For patients with negative smear results, Candida culture can be performed. It is recommended to pay attention to maintaining good lifestyle habits. In addition to the cost of balanitis examination, there is not much, and most patients can afford it. If you get balanitis, you must go to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.