Patient's question:
I had balanitis a while ago. The past few days, I felt like it had almost healed, but now my entire glans is very red and it doesn't itch. What's going on with me? What should I do? Could I have contracted a sexually transmitted disease? Can it be cured?Doctor's answer:
Balanoposthitis is common among individuals with excessive foreskin or phimosis. It can be self-contagious. Antibiotics may be necessary if needed. Additionally, it is recommended to consider a circumcision procedure. Pay attention to personal hygiene in daily life, change underwear frequently, reduce the intake of spicy foods, drink more hot water, and consume more light meals! For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and pay more attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.