Patient's question:
Hello, I am 54 years old. Recently, I have felt a bit itchy around my glans, and my glans is also a bit red. When I urinate, I also feel pain in my urethra. I think I might have balanitis, but I'm not very sure. So, I want to ask, what are the symptoms of balanitis?Doctor's answer:
If you belong to the inflammation of the foreskin, it is basically a sore or pain and itching at the skin of the urethral opening, especially there will be pain at the urethral opening. In addition, there may be small papules on the surface, with itching and pain as the main symptoms. This is a typical inflammation manifestation. Generally, it can be treated with potassium permanganate or povidone-iodine for sterilization, and then with erythromycin or mupirocin ointment or cream.Facing the harm of male diseases, we should actively undergo specific examinations and treatments, and not avoid seeking medical attention. If male diseases are not cured after prolonged treatment, it is necessary to change the treatment plan in a timely manner.