Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing itching in the penis, with occasional pain. After examination, it was diagnosed as balanitis. I'm asking about balanitis. BalanitisDoctor's answer:
Phimosis is the inflammation of the glans. This condition can be caused by various pathogens, local irritants, and other factors. Treatment recommendations include applying potassium permanganate solution externally, taking amoxicillin and levofloxacin orally. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, quit smoking and alcohol, pay attention to personal hygiene, and clean the external genitalia daily. If phimosis is present, circumcision may be necessary.During the treatment of phimosis, in addition to symptomatic treatment, the patient's dietary condition and psychological state are also particularly important. Patients must avoid excessive mental stress and anxiety to prevent unnecessary interference with the complete recovery of phimosis.