Patient's question:
What causes balanitis edema? How is it treated? I would like to consult about what causes balanitis edema. I often experience balanitis edema for one or two days after sexual intercourse, but this time it is more severe and has lasted for nearly a month. Although it has subsided significantly, there is still mild edema. A local town doctor has prescribed some topical and oral medications, but they have not been effective. Please tell me what to do? How is it treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, balanitis is one of the complications that may be caused by excessive foreskin, and it is more common in young men. When the foreskin swells into a spherical shape or forms blisters, this condition is referred to as balanitis. Some men may consider balanitis not a serious disease and often overlook it. Many men, due to their lack of attention to maintaining good hygiene of their penis, have a high incidence of balanitis, which in turn affects their normal life and work. It is recommended that you visit the department of reproductive infections in a hospital to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment!