Patient's question:
The past few days, when I went to the toilet to urinate, I felt something was wrong with the glans. Previously, urination was quite smooth, but recently it has been painful. I checked, and the glans was also swollen. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor diagnosed it as balanitis. He prescribed povidone-iodine solution. I wonder if povidone-iodine solution is effective for treating balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Povidone-iodine solution has a certain effect in treating balanitis. Balanitis is often directly related to phimosis. Most patients will show significant improvement after the immediate use of anti-inflammatory drugs. At the same time, it is essential to maintain local dryness and cleanliness. Pay attention to the retraction of the prepuce. If necessary, consider undergoing a preputial circumcision at the hospital. Balanitis is a condition that is not easy to fully heal. Friends with this condition should maintain a positive mindset and face it with optimism. Only in this way can they enhance their confidence in combating balanitis and believe that recovery is certain.