Patient's question:
Feeling very uncomfortable in the private area, that feeling can't be described, it affects work and life very much, it's very annoying. Please ask what kind of anti-inflammatory medicine should be taken for balanitis.Doctor's answer:
Hello, in this case, you can take oral antibiotics like ofloxacin for 3 days to reduce inflammation. If, it improves, you can continue taking them; if, it doesn’t improve, go to the hospital for a urinalysis. In addition to, paying attention to local hygiene; the care of the foreskin is actually very simple; just use clean water to rinse, remember, don’t use soap or cleaning solutions, because, the glans has a natural layer of mucus and mucous membrane that protects it. However, using soap and cleaning solutions can destroy the mucous membrane, which can actually lead to urinary tract infections. In addition, due to the foreskin, it’s easy for bacteria to grow! It’s recommended to change underwear frequently and soak the underwear in a disinfectant after taking them off. In addition, during the treatment of foreskin inflammation, in addition to immediate treatment, the patient’s dietary condition and psychological state are also particularly important.