Patient's question:
Doctor, I've been experiencing redness and swelling on my glans recently, along with abnormal itching and a bad odor. What could be causing the redness and swelling of the glans?Doctor's answer:
The basic principle for treating the symptoms of balanitis is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial treatment. Generally, it involves both internal and external treatment. For acute superficial balanitis and annular purulent balanitis, erythromycin and tetracycline are the first-line treatments. For trichomoniasis-induced balanitis, metronidazole is the preferred treatment. For Candida-induced balanitis, griseofulvin or itraconazole is commonly used. For patients with red and swollen glans, timely treatment can reduce the incidence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life, avoiding prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.