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. How can I treat the red and swollen foreskin?Doctor's answer:
From your description, there may be a need to pay attention to the possibility of balanoposthitis. Its causes are often seen in phimosis, paraphimosis, sexual intercourse, trauma, and infections, leading to the shedding of keratinized epithelium and glandular secretion, creating favorable conditions for other bacteria to thrive, thereby causing inflammation. The clinical manifestations are commonly seen as local itching, redness, swelling, and even ulcers, along with recurrent secretions and odor. In severe cases, it may present with fever, chills, systemic symptoms, or even penile swelling and pain. It is recommended to seek medical examination and treatment. Pay attention to the hygiene of the external genitalia. If there is phimosis or paraphimosis, early surgical treatment should be considered to prevent unsafe sexual practices. Wear loose clothing, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Wishing you good health!