Patient's question:
How to treat balanitis? About half a month ago, I went to a prostitute, and these days my glans has been sore and red. The day before yesterday, the doctor at the hospital said it was balanitis and prescribed medication. After taking the medicine, the glans is no longer red, but there is still a vague discomfort. But these past two days, the headache is like fever, and my temperature is normal. How should I treat balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Clinical diagnosis primarily manifests as moist, red, swollen, and painful glans and foreskin, with symptoms worsening after friction, accompanied by symptoms such as urgency and dysuria. If not treated in a timely manner, the glans and foreskin may repeatedly develop erosion and ulcers, accompanied by creamy, foul-smelling purulent discharge. In severe cases, gangrene may recur, and it may also lead to prostatitis and infertility. If you notice any problems, please seek medical attention promptly. After identifying the cause, targeted treatment should be administered to avoid delaying the condition. During treatment, local hygiene should be maintained. Those with an elongated foreskin should clean it frequently, and sexual activity should be avoided during the illness. You can seek diagnosis and treatment from a specialized hospital or a local top-tier hospital. It is important to choose a treatment method suitable for you.