Patient's question:
I've been feeling uncomfortable down there for a while. It's both painful and itchy, and my glans seems particularly red and a bit swollen. The odor is especially unpleasant, and there are yellowish secretions on my glans. Is this likely glans inflammation? Please ask: How should I treat early redness and swelling of the glans?Doctor's answer:
A 30-year-old young man with redness and dampness of the glans may be caused by phimosis or poor hygiene, leading to balanitis. It is recommended to maintain good hygiene of the external genitalia and use a 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution for external washing. If phimosis is present, circumcision surgery can be performed after the redness and swelling subside. The condition of redness and swelling of the glans is prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is important to seek medical attention promptly at professional and reputable hospitals and consider treatment based on examination results. Additionally, sexual activity should be restricted, and a positive mood should be maintained. Finally, we wish all patients a speedy recovery.