Patient's question:
I only started experiencing initial symptoms of redness and swelling in the glans and foreskin a few days ago. I feel a burning and itchy sensation on the glans. Turning to the foreskin, it's clear that the inner surface of the foreskin and the glans are congested and disordered, with exudate. What are the correct treatment methods for balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Consider it to be balanoposthitis. Excessive foreskin, low self-immunity, cross-infection, and indirect spread are all possible causes of transmission. If balanoposthitis is not treated promptly, it can easily spread downward to the urethra, prostate, and other areas, causing inflammation and increasing the difficulty of treatment. It is recommended to visit the department of reproductive infections in the hospital for a follow-up examination to identify the cause and provide symptomatic treatment. Balanoposthitis can be relieved, but the treatment process is generally slow, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, medication must be used according to the symptoms.