Patient's question:
The glans is red and swollen, and the foreskin is also red and swollen. How should it be treated and what precautions should be taken?Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be likely to have balanitis. Generally, due to excessive foreskin, the secretion on the inner foreskin cannot be cleaned promptly and thoroughly, allowing pathogens to grow and adapt in this area, leading to local inflammation. This may manifest as: redness, swelling, blisters, red spots, discharge, smegma, itching, and a bad odor. Solutions: If it is mild, you can regularly clean with clean water or potassium permanganate solution for treatment. If it is severe, you should go to the hospital for a thorough examination and diagnosis before treatment. If it recurs frequently, it is best to undergo circumcision, which can prevent the recurrence of balanitis. In daily life, maintain a light diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, get adequate rest, and avoid overexertion.