Patient's question:
I've noticed something wrong with my glans recently. It's a bit red, and it also feels painful during intimacy. It seems a bit like the symptoms of a itchy glans. If I have balanitis, how should I treat it? What kind of medicine should I take?Doctor's answer:
From the situation you described, it should be considered as caused by balanitis. Oral administration of quinolone or cephalosporin anti-inflammatory drugs, metronidazole, and topical application of rue ointment for the affected area can be used for treatment. Daily fumigation with a diluted potassium permanganate solution, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of the genital area, wearing loose underwear to prevent friction on the glans, drinking more water, eating more vegetables and fruits, avoiding spicy and irritating foods, and quitting smoking and alcohol are also recommended. Before the condition is relieved, sexual activity should be avoided. Patients with balanitis can use dietary therapy as a supplementary treatment while undergoing symptomatic treatment. In daily diet, it is crucial to avoid excessive hunger or fullness and never overeat or binge on food.