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 well?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a smear test to check if it is caused by fungi or bacteria. If it is fungal, it is suggested to apply topical antifungal medication such as miconazole cream. If it is bacterial, apply erythromycin cream locally and take azithromycin orally for treatment. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect your overall health. Therefore, patients should receive timely and appropriate treatment, and maintain regular sexual activity and avoid prolonged sitting in daily life. Wishing you a speedy recovery.