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's yellow discharge from my glans. Is this balanitis? I ask: How can I treat balanitis to get better?Doctor's answer:
The surface of the glans is not smooth and cannot prove that it is inflamed. Most cases of balanitis have obvious abnormalities, such as local redness, papules, itching, pain, or discharge. Currently, if you feel any abnormalities in your glans, you can first pause sexual activity. At the same time, use an antibacterial liquid daily to clean the glans and inner side of the foreskin, maintaining good hygiene. Change your underwear frequently and choose loose, breathable options.