Patient's question:
Doctor, my glans has been itchy recently, sometimes it's also swollen and red. After examination, I was diagnosed with balanitis. What are the treatments for balanitis?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to go to the hospital to collect secretions from the glans for examination to determine whether it is bacterial or fungal in nature, and then select an appropriate medication plan. If it is bacterial balanitis, options such as erythromycin ointment can be chosen. If it is fungal balanitis, options like miconazole cream can be used. During treatment, it is strictly prohibited to consume spicy or irritating foods, and sexual activity must be avoided. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the likelihood of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take timely and symptomatic treatment, and pay close attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods. Wishing you a speedy recovery.