Patient's question:
Suspected balanitis. It has been two months, during which I used acyclovir cream, miconazole nitrate, and took levofloxacin and amoxicillin, but none of them have fully resolved the issue. The current condition is that the tip of the glans is slightly red and swollen, and the upper and lower parts of the urethral meatus are also red and swollen. There is mild pain upon accidental touch, and there are two red bumps below the urethral meatus, the cause of which is unknown. There is no pain, and there is no significant pain during urination. I am in the UK and have levofloxacin, cephalosporin dispersible tablets, and acyclovir cream available. However, since the various medications did not work after a period of use, should I not continue medication? Or should I avoid medication and just clean?Doctor's answer:
Based on the symptoms, it appears to be symptoms of urethritis, and timely symptomatic treatment should be administered. It may be a bacterial infection, so attention should be paid to local hygiene. In this case, use warm water to rinse, frequently wash and change underwear, and also sterilize underwear with boiling water to prevent cross-infection. Under the guidance of a doctor, take Azithromycin tablets and Vitamin C tablets as prescribed, apply Erythromycin ointment locally as directed, and you will recover quickly. Balanitis can be cured, but the treatment period is generally long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment.