Patient's question:
Patient is male, 42 years old, and was diagnosed with balanitis during the recent examination. What are the common manifestations of balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Balanitis manifests as redness and swelling of the foreskin, burning pain, and a sensation of tenderness during urination. There may be purulent discharge from the meatus of the foreskin. If the foreskin is moved, it can be observed that the inner surface of the foreskin and the glans are congested, swollen, and in severe cases, may have superficial small ulcers or erosion, with purulent discharge. A 1/5000 potassium permanganate solution can be used for soaking, and an anti-inflammatory ointment can be applied. For allergic balanitis, oral antihistamines and topical corticosteroid ointments should be used. In addition to symptomatic treatment for balanitis, patients also need to pay attention to nursing care, such as maintaining a light diet and avoiding spicy foods. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to choosing a regular hospital for treatment to obtain good therapeutic effects.