Patient's question:
A week has passed, is it balanitis or urethritis? However, I went to see a doctor, and the doctor said it was urethritis, but I still don't feel at ease. I'm afraid it might be a sexually transmitted disease. Even though the doctor said it was urethritis, I still don't feel at ease. Could it be a sexually transmitted disease?Doctor's answer:
Urinary tract infections are caused by bacteria directly attacking the urinary system, so it is important to maintain good hygiene of the external genitalia. Urinary tract infections often have certain triggers, so it is necessary to carefully examine whether the patient has urinary tract stones, kidney or ureteral malformations, or other conditions. In addition to medication, it is recommended to drink plenty of water and maintain a daily urine output of over 2000ml. Balanitis can be stabilized, but the treatment period is usually long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor's treatment plan, appropriate medication, and the development of good lifestyle habits during treatment are advised.