Patient's question:
I took Cephalosporin for 3 days and felt much better. After stopping the medication for 3 days, my illness returned. I went to the hospital today, and the doctor just took a quick look and said it was a fungal infection.He prescribed Erythromycin Enteric-Coated Capsules (Meihong), Nifurterol Pessary, and a vaginal wash. I learned that the pessary is antifungal, while erythromycin is broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory, which should treat bacteria. So, is this treatment targeting bacteria or fungi? Can I replace the Erythromycin Enteric-Coated Capsules (Meihong) with Cephalosporin?
Doctor's answer:
Health advisor clarifies your doubts: Treatment for phimosis and balanitis. In your case, symptoms should improve after thoroughly cleaning the foreskin, glans, and head with clean water. However, you need to be patient and regularly clean to prevent recurrence. Given this situation, it is likely that your foreskin is quite long. If possible, you don't need to use medications for bacterial or fungal infections—just clean water is sufficient to resolve your issues. You can follow my method for treatment. Do not use antibiotics anymore! In addition to treating the balanitis, patients should also pay attention to care, such as maintaining a light diet and avoiding spicy and irritating foods. At the same time, patients should choose a top-tier hospital for treatment to achieve good therapeutic effects.