Patient's question:
Recently, I've noticed some redness and swelling in my glans, along with some tingling pain. After a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor diagnosed it as balanitis and prescribed medication for topical application. However, recently, I've noticed that the glans is no longer painful and the redness and swelling have subsided. How can I determine if the balanitis has fully healed?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the absence of redness and swelling indicates that the inflammation has been suppressed, while the persistent itching suggests that the wound has not fully healed. It is recommended that the patient focus on applying medication, pay attention to drinking more water, frequently clean the external genitalia, and change underwear and pants regularly. The urethral opening should always be kept clean and dry. The diet should avoid spicy and irritating foods. If the patient is unmarried, it is important to pay attention to sexual hygiene. In particular, if the sexual partner has bacterial or fungal vaginitis, they also need to be treated.