Patient's question:
I've been troubled by balanitis for two months... During this period, I took Amoxicillin, Levofloxacin, and applied Nystatin and Acyclovir creams that were sent from China. None of these have solved the problem. Symptoms may slightly improve, but it hasn't been fully cured. Now, occasionally, there's mild itching and pain in the glans, but there's no pain during urination. However, after urinating, I notice that the right side of the glans swells slightly, and it subsides after a while. Almost every time I urinate, this happens. The urethral meatus is swollen, and the sides of the urethral meatus are darker in color and appear swollen. A doctor in China examined the symptoms and suggested that no medication is needed now, just daily cleaning to let it heal. But I don't know if it's reliable. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Traditional Chinese Medicine believes it is caused by excessive liver fire, and the cause may be related to improper diet and lifestyle. This condition cannot be cured simply by external washing. It is recommended to take Longdan Xiegan Pills orally and apply Binghuang Fulu Cream internally as a preventive measure: Always keep the penis clean; avoid excessive sexual activity and get more rest; do not get angry and maintain a calm mood. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the frequency of outbreaks. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should take oral medication promptly and pay more attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.