Patient's question:
I have symptoms of phimosis, where the entire foreskin covers the urethral meatus, and the urethral meatus and glans only become visible when the foreskin is retracted. There are often some dirty things around the glans, which led to the infection of candidal balanitis. I would like to consult on how to treat this condition and what precautions should be taken in daily life.Doctor's answer:
Because the foreskin is too long and cannot be cleaned in time, the glans is most prone to recurrent fungal balanitis. If you do not want to undergo surgery, you can use many sterilizing and disinfecting cleaning solutions to clean it. Underwear must be washed and changed frequently, and the area should be kept clean every day. In general, if the foreskin is too long, it is best to have surgery at the urology department of a hospital. This is a minor procedure that can be done in a small outpatient clinic. After the surgery, it is important to change the dressing frequently to prevent infection. Rest more each day and avoid overexertion and excessive walking to prevent recurrent foreskin edema. Wait until full recovery before returning to normal exercise.