Patient's question:
I am 30 years old this year. Recently, I don't know what's wrong, but my glans feels itchy and a bit painful. I'm a bit worried, so I went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor said it's acute balanitis. I'm a bit confused, so I want to ask the doctor to find out what acute balanitis is.Doctor's answer:
This may be caused by excessive foreskin leading to acute inflammation. The main treatment is anti-infection, and it is also necessary to clean the external genitalia daily, including the glans and retracting the foreskin to clean underneath. After anti-inflammatory treatment, circumcision should be performed to prevent the spread of balanitis. It is important to pay attention to personal hygiene, clean promptly, and prevent transmission. Avoid spicy and greasy foods, and reduce overtime work. Maintain good hygiene, change underwear frequently, and expose the underwear to sunlight.