Patient's question:
When taking a shower at night, I noticed a white ring around the head of my penis, and the head of my penis seemed a bit wrinkled and red. Recently, I also found that I wasn't urinating smoothly. After checking at the hospital, they said it was balanitis. Please ask: What are the conventional treatments for a red and swollen head of the penis?Doctor's answer:
In your case, you can use potassium permanganate solution for cleaning. Pay attention to personal hygiene, change your underwear and pants frequently, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. If the recurrence is caused by phimosis, it is best to undergo circumcision, which can prevent the recurrence of balanitis. Maintain a light diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, rest well, and avoid overexertion. Avoid sexual intercourse and unprotected sex. For patients with red and swollen glans, timely treatment can reduce the incidence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should seek timely treatment and pay attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods. Wishing you a speedy recovery.