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 slightly swollen. The smell is also quite unpleasant, and there's yellow discharge from my glans. Is this likely balanitis? I'd like to know: What's the best way to treat balanitis?Doctor's answer:
The treatment methods for balanoposthitis include medication, biophysical therapy, etc. Patients with balanoposthitis caused by factors such as rough sexual intercourse or pathogenic bacterial transmission should seek timely medical attention at formal hospitals to understand standardized treatment. These patients need to completely eliminate the inflammation of balanitis and its complications to fully remove the risk of the disease. Excessive foreskin can easily cover foreskin smegma, and smegma is a breeding ground for bacteria. Long-term exposure to chronic irritation can also lead to balanoposthitis in men. In addition to completely eliminating inflammation, these patients may need to undergo foreskin surgery. Balanitis tends to recur, requiring long-term medication.