Patient's question:
Doctor, I've been experiencing redness and swelling in my glans recently, along with abnormal itching and a bad odor. What could be causing the redness and swelling of the glans?Doctor's answer:
The basic principle for the treatment of symptoms of balanitis is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Generally, it involves both internal and external treatment. For the treatment of acute superficial balanitis and annular purulent balanitis, erythromycin and tetracycline are the first-line medications. For trichomoniasis balanitis, metronidazole is the preferred treatment. For balanitis caused by Candida albicans, it is commonly treated with griseofulvin or itraconazole. For patients with red and swollen glans, timely treatment can reduce the incidence. If left untreated, it can affect overall health. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life to avoid prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.