Patient's question:
Doctor, my glans has been itchy recently, sometimes swollen and red. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, I was diagnosed with balanitis. How should I treat balanitis?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, it is likely caused by an inflammatory infection. First, eliminate the possibility of transmission due to unclean sexual activity. It is recommended that you apply erythromycin ointment externally and take amoxicillin orally to help reduce inflammation. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, control smoking and alcohol consumption, wash underwear separately, and pay attention to hygiene during sexual activity. The foreskin can be stabilized, but the treatment period is generally long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is crucial to use medications that target the symptoms during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay close attention to personal hygiene. We hope male patients can recover quickly!