Patient's question:
Last week, I seemed to have a slight fever, then felt tired and sleepy. When I came home at night, I noticed a red ring had appeared 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: How should balanitis be treated to improve it?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a smear test to check if it is caused by a fungus or bacteria. If it is a fungus, it is suggested to apply topical antifungal medication such as miconazole nitrate. If it is bacteria, apply erythromycin cream topically and take azithromycin orally to treat balanitis. The condition can be stabilized with this treatment, but it generally takes a long time, and there is a high risk of recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is crucial to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication plan during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid sitting or riding for long periods and pay close attention to personal hygiene. We hope that male patients can recover quickly!