Patient's question:
What causes the itching of the glans? Which hospital should I go to? Recently, I've been experiencing itching on the glans and I dare not scratch it. I'm usually very clean, so what could be causing this itching? I feel very uncomfortable in my private area, and that feeling is indescribable. It's affecting my work and life, and it's very annoying.Doctor's answer:
According to your description of the condition, the itching of the glans may be a sign of balanoposthitis, which refers to the inflammation of the inner foreskin and the glans. A lipid substance normally secreted in the normal foreskin cavity can accumulate as smegma in cases of phimosis or excessive foreskin, irritating the foreskin and glans, leading to balanoposthitis. It is recommended that the patient seek further examination and follow-up at a professional urological hospital for treatment based on the underlying cause. The patient should actively pursue anti-inflammatory treatment, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and increase the intake of vitamin C and other nutrients to enhance the body's anti-inflammatory ability. It is advisable to avoid foods like pig trotters, fish soup, and mutton, as they may increase the secretion from the inflamed area.