Patient's question:
A few weeks ago, I developed balanitis. The hospital conducted a thorough examination and found it to be due to excessive prepuce and Ureaplasma urealyticum positivity. The doctor prescribed 7 bottles of oral guaiazole for internal use and topical boric acid solution for external use. I went for a follow-up check-up on the ninth of this month, and the doctor said it was no longer needed. However, there are several rings of cartilage-like structures at the base of the prepuce, and I also have blisters in the morning (which disappear after half an hour). When the glans is erect, there are small bumps and blood vessel-like things, and the urethral opening is somewhat red. What is this situation? How should I focus on treatment? Please provide an accurate opinion from an expert.Doctor's answer:
Hello, if there is a positive ureaplasma test, it is mainly characterized by symptoms such as an increase in urethral discharge, frequent urination, dysuria/erythema of the glans, and a burning sensation. If these symptoms are absent, it indicates that the ureaplasma infection has been suppressed. If there are blisters on the foreskin in the morning, it suggests that it is still related to phimosis, leading to balanitis and balanoposthitis. Consider undergoing circumcision to prevent recurrent inflammation in the future. Please provide proof that you currently have none of the aforementioned ureaplasma infection symptoms to help us better understand the condition. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the likelihood of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health.