Patient's question:
Hello doctor, the glans is red and swollen, painful, how should the redness and swelling of the glans be treated?Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be balanoposthitis, which can be caused by sexual activity and excessive foreskin. Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, E. coli, Candida albicans, Trichomonas, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, fungi, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria can all lead to it. Alternatively, due to excessive foreskin and insufficient hygiene, the unclean substances between the foreskin and glans, known as smegma, may accumulate, stimulating the local foreskin and mucosa to cause inflammation again. It is recommended to visit the infectious disease department for a clear diagnosis, which will facilitate timely and appropriate treatment.