Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing redness, swelling, pain, itching, a burning sensation, and peeling in the glans. After examination, it was diagnosed as balanitis. How should balanitis be treated? How should balanitis be treated?Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be balanoposthitis, which can be caused by sexual activity and excessive foreskin. It can be transmitted by Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, E. coli, Candida albicans, Trichomonas, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, fungi, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria. Alternatively, due to excessive foreskin and insufficient hygiene, smegma (accumulated dirt between the foreskin and glans) may build up, leading to inflammation of the local foreskin and mucosa. It is recommended to visit the infectious disease department for a definitive diagnosis, which will facilitate timely and appropriate treatment. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health.