Patient's question:
Phimosis caused by balanitis has led to purulent discharge from the prepuce. The prepuce has become difficult to retract. I went to Longgang Central Hospital for a check-up, where they advised me to wait for the swelling to subside and simply rinsed the glans and the outer part of the prepuce. They also prescribed Cephalexin and Longqing capsules to take. However, three days have passed, and the purulent discharge inside the prepuce cannot be rinsed away. It feels a bit hard, and it hurts when touched. The prepuce has also started to split open?Doctor's answer:
You have balanitis and the foreskin cannot be retracted, which can lead to bacteria and dirt accumulating under the foreskin. If it is not cleaned properly on a regular basis, it can cause inflammation and pain. It is recommended that you go to the urology department of a Class III-A hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor will provide symptomatic treatment based on your condition. Generally, antibiotics are used first to control the inflammation, and then the foreskin issue is addressed according to the situation. Balanitis can be relieved, but the treatment period is usually long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, medication must be used symptomatically. Additionally, patients should maintain a light diet, avoid spicy foods, and not smoke or drink beer.