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? I'm asking: What are the good methods to treat glans itching?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Based on your description, it is possible that you may have balanitis. This is often due to poor personal hygiene or excessive foreskin, where the inner foreskin secretions cannot be cleaned promptly and thoroughly, allowing pathogens to grow and adapt, leading to local inflammation. You can use potassium permanganate solution for cleaning and take anti-inflammatory medication. It is important to maintain good personal hygiene, change underwear and pants frequently, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Balanitis itching can be cured, but the treatment period is usually long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, medication should be used according to symptoms. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay more attention to personal hygiene. We hope that male patients can recover as soon as possible!