Patient's question:
The foreskin is quite long, with some redness, swelling, and pain, which has lasted for about 2 days. How should I treat it if I have balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Hello, phimosis refers to a condition where the foreskin completely covers the glans penis in a natural state, and it cannot be retracted to reveal the glans during erection. The difference between phimosis and paraphimosis is that paraphimosis can be treated by manually retracting the foreskin to reveal the glans. Phimosis can be a risk factor for certain diseases, such as balanoposthitis. It is recommended that you revisit the hospital for further examination, combined with relevant urological tests, to confirm the diagnosis. If necessary, circumcision can be performed as early as possible in addition to symptomatic treatment for balanitis. In addition to symptomatic treatment, patients should pay attention to their diet, such as eating a light diet and avoiding spicy and irritating foods.