Patient's question:
Continuous high fever has occurred, and I am particularly afraid of cold. At first, I thought it was just a cold, but then I noticed that my testicles were getting more and more painful, and when I touched them, it felt like there was water inside. I went to the hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with orchitis. Please ask: How should I treat balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Phimosis is an inflammation of the. It is often caused by excessive foreskin that is not cleaned regularly, leading to the accumulation of unclean substances between the foreskin and the, known as smegma, which can irritate the local foreskin and mucosa, triggering inflammation again. Additionally, various local physical factors and infections can also lead to this condition. It is recommended to soak with a 1/5000 potassium permanganate solution and apply an anti-inflammatory ointment. After the inflammation completely subsides, circumcision can be performed. Phimosis can be relieved, but the treatment period is usually long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is crucial to use medications appropriately during treatment. Additionally, during the treatment period, it is advisable to adopt a healthy lifestyle and maintain a balanced diet. We hope that male patients can recover quickly!