Patient's question:
I have had balanitis for about a month. This is my first time going to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor prescribed three boxes of potassium amoxicillin tablets, which seemed to be effective. After taking two boxes with no significant improvement, I went for a follow-up examination. The follow-up doctor still said there was nothing wrong and prescribed miconazole nitrate, along with Ningmitai capsules and another medication. After taking them for a week, there was still no improvement. How should I handle the redness, swelling, and ulcers on my foreskin and glans?Doctor's answer:
Consider that the redness, swelling, and pus discharge symptoms may be caused by balanitis.Advice: It is recommended that you take levofloxacin capsules orally for anti-inflammatory treatment, use povidone-iodine to clean the affected area for sterilization, and avoid spicy foods and sexual activity. If the symptoms do not improve, you should seek medical attention from a surgeon for debridement and sterilization treatment. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the likelihood of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect your overall health. Therefore, patients should receive timely and appropriate treatment, and maintain a regular sex life while avoiding prolonged sitting.