Patient's question:
I had some intimate encounters with my girlfriend again, and after getting married, we haven't had any sexual activity for a full month. However, last night while taking a bath, my glans became itchy. When I looked down, it was red and swollen. Hello, what should I do about the red and swollen glans?Doctor's answer:
The glans reappears with redness and swelling symptoms, which could be mild balanitis or severe if related to sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If there has been no sexual activity with women other than your girlfriend, the likelihood of STI infection is not high. It might be caused by balanitis. If there has been a long period without sexual activity and poor hygiene, it is easy for the glans to become reinfected. It is recommended to visit a hospital for a thorough examination to determine the type of infection, so that targeted treatment can be administered. Additionally, for patients with glans redness and swelling, during the treatment period.