Patient's question:
Can a blood test detect candidal balanitis or genital warts? In mid-September, a private hospital told me to get a urine test, saying I had candidal balanitis and genital warts, and even had me undergo a circumcision, but they didn't prescribe any anti-inflammatory medication. Later, when I went for a check-up, the doctor told me that all those medications were useless, and that I didn't actually have those two conditions. He advised me to wait until the stitches were removed before coming back. He said those two diseases can't be detected through a urine test. It's been a week since the stitches were removed, and there haven't been any symptoms of those two conditions on my penis again. What should I do now? Can it be cured?Doctor's answer:
Blood tests cannot detect this condition. Private hospitals may exaggerate the severity of the illness for financial gain. It is still better to seek treatment at a reputable hospital. Blood tests cannot detect this condition. It is still better to seek treatment at a reputable hospital. The condition of balanitis tends to recur frequently. Long-term medication is necessary. For male patients, it is crucial to seek treatment at a professional and reputable hospital immediately. Treatment should be considered based on the results of a thorough examination. Additionally, it is important to quit smoking and drinking and maintain good personal hygiene.