Patient's question:
I have been married to my wife for many years, and we have not used any contraception, but we have never been able to conceive. After checking at the hospital, I found out that my foreskin is red and swollen. How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Consider it may be balanoposthitis, and it is recommended to take metronidazole orally, apply fluconazole ointment externally, and simultaneously use potassium permanganate solution for cleaning. It is advised to frequently clean the foreskin and glans, always maintaining cleanliness and dryness in the foreskin cavity. If there is phimosis or paraphimosis, circumcision should be performed. In daily life, a light diet should be followed, avoiding spicy and irritating foods.In addition, during the treatment of balanitis, in addition to timely treatment, the patient's dietary condition and psychological state are also very important. The patient must maintain a light diet and always keep a cheerful and optimistic attitude to avoid unnecessary interference with the recovery of balanitis.