Patient's question:
Recently, the head of my penis has been inflamed, and I don't know why or what's going on. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor told me that I have balanitis. I am not familiar with the treatment for this, but the current situation is that the medication is not working well. What should I do with balanitis?Doctor's answer:
1. Soak with warm salt water. Salt water has the effect of softening and resolving, and it helps reduce swelling and relieve pain. It can also be alternated with potassium permanganate.2. After it's healed, have a circumcision procedure done. Otherwise, it may still cause inflammation in the future, and it may lead to gynecological diseases after marriage.
3. Personal hygiene should be paid attention to. It's important to wash daily and persistently clean the groin area. This is the most prone area to accumulate dirt and. For male patients, it's necessary to go to a professional and reputable hospital for diagnosis. Treatment should be considered based on the examination results.