Patient's question:
Hello doctor, the glans is red and swollen, painful, how should the redness and swelling of the glans be treated?Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be balanoposthitis, which can be caused by sexual activity and phimosis. Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, Trichomonas, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, fungi, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria can all lead to it. Alternatively, due to phimosis and insufficient hygiene, smegma (accumulated dirt between the foreskin and the glans) may build up, irritating the local foreskin and mucosa and causing inflammation again. It is recommended to visit the infectious disease department for a definitive diagnosis, which will facilitate timely and appropriate treatment.