Patient's question:
I have been sick for a long time, and this condition hasn't improved yet. What should I do about balanitis? How should it be treated, and what are the approximate costs?Doctor's answer:
Phimosis and balanitis refer to the inflammation of the inner foreskin and glans penis. A lipoidal substance secreted normally in the foreskin cavity can accumulate as smegma in cases of phimosis or paraphimosis, leading to phimosis and balanitis. Treatment recommendations include applying potassium permanganate solution externally and taking levofloxacin and azithromycin orally. It is advisable to avoid spicy and irritating foods, quit smoking and alcohol. Phimosis should be treated with early circumcision, and the external genitalia should be washed daily. Attention should also be paid to washing before and after sexual activity. The cost of the surgery is generally just a few hundred yuan, but the specific charges depend on the hospital's fee standards.There are many treatment methods for balanitis, but since the patient's condition varies, different treatment approaches are adopted. Therefore, patients need to undergo timely and thorough examination and diagnosis to receive targeted treatment.