Patient's question:
I have had phimosis for a long time, and recently the symptoms of redness and swelling of the prepuce, along with burning pain, have reappeared. When I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, they said it was balanitis. How did the balanitis come about?Doctor's answer:
The inflammation of the glans penis is primarily caused by the transmission of inflammation in the glans mucosa. It is generally divided into acute superficial glansitis, candidal glansitis, and trichomoniasis glansitis. Different methods are adopted based on the different pathogens. This can be identified through laboratory tests and culture. Generally, treatment involves retracting the foreskin at home, applying a 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution for local cleaning, and then using antibiotics for anti-inflammatory purposes. Avoid spicy, dry, and hot foods. The treatment duration is typically around 2-3 weeks, during which sexual intercourse should be avoided.