Patient's question:
I have some whitehead-like particles on my glans, and it's particularly red and wrinkled. Lately, when I urinate, there's always white discharge coming out, and it's extremely itchy. I went to see a doctor and they said it's balanitis. Please ask: What are the common treatments for red and swollen glans?Doctor's answer:
Considering the possibility of balanitis, balanitis initially presents with local redness, a sense of heat and itching. Contagious balanitis is usually caused by unprotected sexual intercourse or due to excessive foreskin, insufficient hygiene, and the irritation of dirty substances between the foreskin and the glans leading to inflammation. Clinical diagnosis primarily manifests as dampness, redness, swelling, heat, and pain in the glans and foreskin, accompanied by symptoms such as relief after friction, urgency, and dysuria. If left untreated, the glans and foreskin may develop secondary erosion and ulcers, accompanied by creamy, foul-smelling purulent discharge. In severe cases, gangrene may occur, along with conditions like prostatitis and infertility. If you notice any issues, seek medical attention promptly. After identifying the cause, targeted treatment should be administered to avoid delaying the condition. During treatment, local hygiene should be carefully maintained.