Patient's question:
I've been feeling uncomfortable downstairs for this period, it's both painful and itchy, and my glans seems particularly red and a bit swollen. The smell is especially unpleasant, and there are yellowish secretions on my glans. Is this balanitis? I'd like to ask: what dietary precautions should be taken for balanitis?Doctor's answer:
This condition is balanoposthitis. It can be caused by unsafe sexual practices or phimosis. It may be transmitted by mycoplasma, chlamydia, streptococcus, staphylococcus, E. coli, or Candida albicans, among others. Alternatively, it may occur due to phimosis and insufficient hygiene, where the accumulation of smegma between the foreskin and glans irritates the local foreskin and mucosa, leading to inflammation.Recommendation: Avoid seeking medical treatment blindly. You should directly go to a professional hospital for thorough examination. This approach will save you time, effort, and money. Blindly seeking treatment not only cannot ensure effective treatment but may also delay proper care.