Patient's question:
My husband has recently experienced redness at the urethral opening and pain during urination, and there is also discharge on his glans. He keeps saying it's very itchy. The itching is unbearable for him, so he went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The examination revealed candidal balanitis. The doctor said this condition is prone to recurrence and it's essential to persist with treatment. Is candidal balanitis difficult to cure?Doctor's answer:
Males with candidal balanitis, also known as fungal balanitis, are caused by poor hygiene habits, in addition to which there is a certain relationship with sexual activity. It should be noted that female candidal vaginitis also has a certain infectivity. If a couple has sexual intercourse, it is easy to bring on candidal vaginitis or infect the partner, leading to candidal balanitis. In such cases, both partners must be treated simultaneously and undergo antifungal training. Additionally, during the treatment of balanitis, patients should.