How to treat balanitis in sons

Patient's question:

A bit swollen and itchy. Past treatment and effectiveness: Cefixime

Doctor's answer:

Hello, your child's condition is considered to be phimosis and paraphimosis. Due to urine retention in the coronal sulcus, it can lead to the formation of urine alkali and sediment, which, over time, can cause balanitis, posthitis, and balanoposthitis. These conditions can result in adhesions. For your child's situation, you can gently retract the foreskin and use physiological saline and chloramphenicol eye drops to rinse daily for one week.
For patients with phimosis, timely treatment can reduce the likelihood of complications. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene. Wishing you a speedy recovery.