Patient's question:
Doctor, my glans has been itchy recently, sometimes swollen and red. After examination, I was diagnosed with balanitis. How should I treat balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Pay attention to the care of the foreskin, it's actually very simple, just use water to rinse. Remember, don't use soap and detergent, because the surface of the glans already has a layer of mucus and mucous membrane to protect it. However, using soap and detergent can destroy the mucous membrane, which can instead lead to urinary tract infections. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the incidence. If not treated in time, it can affect the overall health condition. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and pay more attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods. Wishing you a speedy recovery.