Patient's question:
I've been feeling uncomfortable down there for a while, it's both painful and itchy, and my glans seems particularly red and a bit swollen. The odor is especially unpleasant, and there are yellowish secretions on my glans. Is this likely glans inflammation? I'd like to know: How should I treat early redness and swelling of the glans?Doctor's answer:
Young male, 30 years old, with red and swollen glans, which may be caused by excessive foreskin, poor hygiene, leading to balanitis. It is recommended to maintain good hygiene of the external genitalia and use a 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution for external washing. If there is excessive foreskin, circumcision surgery can be performed after the redness and swelling subside. The condition of red and swollen glans is prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is important to seek medical attention from professional and reputable hospitals in a timely manner, and treatment should be considered based on examination results. Additionally, sexual activity should be restricted, and a positive mood should be maintained. Finally, we wish all patients a speedy recovery.