Patient's question:
I recently feel very uncomfortable with my glans, and when taking a bath, I noticed it was a bit red and extremely itchy. I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said this condition might be acute balanitis. However, I don't want to take medication or undergo surgery, so I'd like to consult whether acute balanitis can be cured.Doctor's answer:
Acute balanitis generally cannot be fully cured. Oral antibiotics are required to treat it. Most cases of balanitis do not require surgical treatment. It is still better to go to the hospital for blood tests and urine tests to rule out urethral infection. If it is just isolated balanitis, oral antibiotics can be taken along with the application of various ointments. In terms of diet, it should be lighter.