Patient's question:
About half a month ago, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination and was told it was balanitis. I went back and used salt water to rinse it. I didn't take any anti-inflammatory medication. It hasn't healed yet. I hope all the authoritative doctors can help take a look and prescribe some medicine. Thank you?Doctor's answer:
Based on your description and pictures, this is a symptom of redness of the glans caused by balanitis. Cleansing is ineffective, and anti-inflammatory treatment is required. First, use povidone-iodine to sterilize the glans, twice or three times a day, and take oral cefatizine and levofloxacin for treatment. Second, keep the perineum clean and dry, and wash underwear and expose them to sunlight. Third, eat more vegetables and fruits, avoid spicy and irritating foods, reduce overtime work, exercise more, and lower your body's resistance. For balanitis patients, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the disease. If it is not treated in time, it may affect your physical condition. Therefore, patients should receive timely medication treatment and pay more attention to self-care in daily life to avoid spicy foods.