Patient's question:
I'm currently dating a girlfriend and always think about having sex. Unexpectedly, I've recently felt some pain in my glans. I went to the hospital for a check-up and was told that there is some inflammation in my glans that needs to be treated before I can have sexual activity, otherwise it could be contagious. I'm wondering if this is related to having excess foreskin?Doctor's answer:
There is a certain correlation. Currently, if surgical treatment is adopted, postoperative anti-inflammatory treatment is primarily used. It is necessary to maintain cleanliness at all times and avoid consuming spicy and irritating foods. In fact, having balanitis is not, and in daily life, patients should believe that they can overcome the illness. As long as symptoms are detected in time and symptomatic treatment is provided, the chances of stabilizing the condition and recovering are very high.