Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing redness, swelling, pain, itching, and a burning sensation in the glans, along with peeling. After examination, it was diagnosed as balanitis. Which hospital is the best for treating balanitis? How does balanitis occur?Doctor's answer:
Mostly, it is due to poor personal hygiene or excessive foreskin, where the secretion from the inner foreskin cannot be cleaned promptly and thoroughly, allowing pathogens to grow and adapt here, leading to local inflammation. For your condition, you can use potassium permanganate solution for cleaning. Pay attention to personal hygiene, change underwear and pants frequently, and avoid spicy foods. If the recurrence is caused by excessive foreskin, it is best to undergo circumcision, which can prevent the recurrence of balanitis. Maintain a light diet, avoid spicy foods, rest well, and avoid overexertion. Avoid sexual intercourse and unprotected sex. Keeping oneself pure can easily lead to recurrent balanitis, requiring long-term medication.