Patient's question:
The glans is swollen and red, and the foreskin is also swollen and red. How should it be treated and what precautions need to 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.The solution: If it's mild, you can regularly clean it with plain water or potassium permanganate solution. If it's severe, you should go to the hospital for a thorough examination and diagnosis before treatment. If it recurs frequently, it's best to undergo circumcision, which can prevent the recurrence of balanitis.
In daily life, maintain a light diet and avoid spicy or irritating foods. Get adequate rest and avoid overexertion.