How to deal with balanitis?

Patient's question:

Having sex with your girlfriend, if the duration is relatively long, red spots should appear on the glans by the third day. If you retract the foreskin, you'll see dense, needle-sized bumps on the foreskin and along the corona. It might be slightly itchy. Rinse with warm water and use Fuyanjie for cleaning. It usually disappears around 4.5 days. Is this balanitis? How should you prevent it in daily life? Does balanitis cause any interference?

Doctor's answer:

According to your condition, it can be diagnosed as balanitis (1) Lift the foreskin, clean it, and keep it dry. If the foreskin cannot be lifted, the back of the foreskin can be incised for drainage and cleaning. (2) You can take certain antibiotics under the guidance of a doctor for treatment. (3) After the inflammation subsides, phimosis or excessive foreskin length may require a circumcision. (4) After balanitis, it is important to avoid spicy and hot foods. The treatment methods for balanitis vary, but since the symptoms of patients differ, the diagnostic methods used also differ. Therefore, patients need to have a timely and thorough examination and diagnosis to receive appropriate treatment.

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