Patient's question:
I have many small spots on my glans. At the specialized hospital, the doctor conducted a preliminary and careful examination and diagnosed it as balanitis. He then asked me to undergo further tests to confirm if there was any internal infection. After the anesthetic was applied at the examination station, I was persuaded to have my foreskin cut without fully understanding what was happening. The first day of examination and foreskin removal cost over nine hundred dollars. Now, 72 hours after the surgery, the doctor still asks me to change the dressing daily, use red light therapy, and receive intravenous fluids, with an additional 500 dollars daily. I can no longer afford it. I plan to go back tomorrow, but I'm afraid I won't even have the to buy the dressing. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Your condition is considered to be a series of issues caused by balanitis. Regarding cleanliness and hygiene, it is recommended to take oral antibiotics such as Cefixime, and apply Povidone-iodine solution externally. It is important to maintain clean and hygienic conditions for the glans for patients with balanitis. Timely treatment can reduce recurrence, while delayed treatment may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should take oral medication promptly and avoid overexertion in daily life, paying attention to personal hygiene.