Patient's question:
Recently, I noticed mild redness and swelling of the foreskin and glans, significant swelling of the foreskin, and severe itching. Please check if it is balanitis. How long does it take to treat balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Balanitis is usually caused by poor personal hygiene or unsafe sexual practices, especially in cases of phimosis, where it is easy for smegma to accumulate, leading to bacterial colonization and subsequent balanitis. Treatment options may include oral cephalosporins, potassium permanganate solution for sitz baths to sterilize, and symptoms typically improve noticeably within about a week. Medication may need to be adjusted based on the situation at that time. Balanitis can be relieved, but the treatment period is generally long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, medications must be used according to the symptoms. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay close attention to personal hygiene. We hope male patients can recover quickly!