Patient's question:
My glans is swollen and red, and it hurts. It's both itchy and painful. What issue is causing the redness and swelling of the glans?Doctor's answer:
The glans is red, swollen, and painful, which is usually indicative of balanitis. It may be caused by bacterial or fungal infections. Treatment can involve using potassium permanganate solution for local washing, 1-2 times daily. After washing, keep the area dry. Oral cefixime capsules (one capsule twice daily) can be taken for a week. If white patchy discharge is visible on the surface, the likelihood of a fungal infection is higher. It is recommended to use sodium hydroxide solution for external washing as treatment.