Patient's question:
I am currently [your age], and my glans has been inflamed for a long time. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was determined to be symptoms of balanitis. Later, I took medication, but it keeps recurring. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hypothesis of the problem: Balanitis refers to the inflammation of the glans mucosa. This condition can be caused by various pathogens, local irritation, and other factors. Treatment suggestion: Apply potassium permanganate solution externally. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, quit smoking and alcohol, pay attention to personal hygiene, and wash the external genitalia daily. If there is phimosis, circumcision may be necessary. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely and appropriate treatment, and maintain regular sexual activity while avoiding prolonged sitting in daily life.