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 balanitis? I'd like to know: what dietary precautions should be taken for balanitis?Doctor's answer:
This is balanoposthitis. It can be caused by unsafe sexual practices or phimosis. It may be transmitted by mycoplasma, chlamydia, streptococcus, staphylococcus, E. coli, or Candida albicans, among others. Alternatively, it may occur due to phimosis and insufficient hygiene, where the accumulation of smegma between the foreskin and glans irritates the local foreskin and mucosa, leading to inflammation again.Recommendation: Do not seek medical treatment blindly. You should go to a professional hospital for thorough examination. This will save you time, effort, and money. Blindly seeking treatment not only cannot ensure effective treatment but may also delay proper care.