Patient's question:
My boyfriend is a bit unhygienic. When he's tired at night, he just falls asleep for a nap without washing his feet or changing his underwear. Lately, he's said his glans is itchy and a bit painful, apart from the redness and swelling. I think it might be balanitis, as mentioned online, but I'm not sure. Could you tell me what the symptoms of balanitis are and how it should be treated?Doctor's answer:
There are many types of balanitis, and the symptoms can vary depending on the type. For example, there is acute superficial balanitis, candidal balanitis, or. Most cases involve local recurrence of redness, swelling, or pain. Treatment is usually symptomatic based on the underlying cause, and common medications include sodium bicarbonate or topical imazole creams. In fact, having balanitis is not something to be afraid of. Patients should believe that they can overcome the illness. As long as treatment is initiated promptly in the early stages, the chances of alleviating the condition and recovering are very high.