Patient's question:
Recently, the head of my genital organ has been swollen and red, and urination is accompanied by a stinging sensation. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination and was diagnosed with candidal balanitis. I want to ask the doctor how to treat the symptoms of candidal balanitis? Will this condition affect my future sexual function?Doctor's answer:
Candida infection generally does not affect sexual function; it primarily manifests as symptoms such as discharge from the glans, redness, swelling, and itching. Therefore, once infected, active treatment should be initiated. The treatment mainly involves the targeted use of medications to treat candidiasis, which can be applied locally, and for severe cases, oral medication can also be used in conjunction. During the treatment period, sexual activity must be strictly prohibited.