Patient's question:
What causes the itching of the glans? Which hospital should I go to? Recently, I've been experiencing itching on the glans and I dare not scratch it. I'm usually very clean, so what could be causing this itching? I feel very uncomfortable in my private area, and that feeling is hard to describe. It's affecting my work and life, and it's very annoying.Doctor's answer:
According to your description of the condition, the itching of the glans may be a sign of balanitis, which refers to the inflammation of the inner foreskin and glans. Normally, a lipid substance secreted in the foreskin cavity can accumulate as smegma in cases of phimosis or excessive foreskin, irritating the foreskin and glans, leading to balanitis. It is recommended that the patient seek further examination and follow-up treatment at a professional urological hospital based on the underlying cause. The patient should actively pursue anti-inflammatory treatment, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to enhance the intake of components such as vitamin C, and improve the body's anti-inflammatory ability. It is advisable to avoid foods like pig trotters, fish soup, and mutton, as they may increase secretions in the inflamed area.