Patient's question:
Recently, I've had quite a bit of sexual activity, and my glans has become a bit swollen. I used some erythromycin ointment, but it hasn't helped much. Could you please take a look? (My foreskin is a bit long, but it can be retracted.)Doctor's answer:
It is speculated that it may be due to phimosis or poor hygiene causing balanitis. It could also be due to excessive friction during sexual intercourse. It is recommended to abstain from sexual activity, use potassium permanganate solution for external washing, and pay attention to hygiene during this period. If there is phimosis, it is advisable to consider a circumcision. Balanitis can be relieved, but the treatment period is generally long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor's treatment, appropriate medication, a light diet, avoiding irritating foods, and not smoking or drinking beer are necessary for the patient.