Patient's question:
Recently, I noticed mild redness and swelling of the penis foreskin and glans, significant swelling of the foreskin, and severe itching. Please check if it's balanoposthitis. What is balanoposthitis? How is balanoposthitis treated?Doctor'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. It is advisable to avoid spicy and irritating foods, quit smoking and alcohol, maintain good personal hygiene, and clean the external genitalia daily. If phimosis is present, circumcision may be necessary. While phimosis can be stabilized, the treatment process is generally slow, and relapse is common after treatment. Therefore, medications should be used symptomatically during treatment. Additionally, it is recommended to adopt a healthy lifestyle and maintain a balanced diet during the treatment period. We hope male patients can recover quickly!