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: Can the redness and swelling of the glans be treated and healed?Doctor's answer:
I suspect that it is balanitis. The recurrence of balanitis can be caused by the transmission of pathogens during sexual activity and phimosis. It is recommended that you and your sexual partner undergo a thorough examination to identify the specific cause and seek early treatment. Additionally, it is advised to reduce sexual activity or completely avoid it until the condition heals to prevent affecting the treatment outcomes for both parties. Wishing you good health.For patients with red and swollen glans, timely treatment can reduce the recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene. Wishing you a speedy recovery.