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:
It is possible that you may have balanitis. Generally, due to excessive foreskin, the secretion on the inner foreskin cannot be cleaned thoroughly and promptly, 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 is mild, you can regularly clean it with clean water or potassium permanganate solution. 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 a circumcision, which can prevent the recurrence of balanitis.