Patient's question:
The glans is red, swollen, itchy, and has a bad odor. The scrotum is always damp, which is very uncomfortable. What should male patients with balanitis pay attention to?Doctor's answer:
This is often due to poor personal hygiene or excessive foreskin, where secretions from the inner foreskin cannot be cleaned promptly and thoroughly, allowing pathogens to grow and adapt, leading to local inflammation. Potassium permanganate solution can be used for cleaning, and anti-inflammatory medications can be taken orally. It is important to pay attention to personal hygiene, change underwear and pants frequently, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Balanitis can be cured, but the treatment period is usually long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication plan during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay more attention to personal hygiene. We hope male patients can recover quickly!