Patient's question:
A few days ago, I was diagnosed with candidal balanitis and urinary tract infection (redness and swelling of the glans with a small amount of discharge). I took Cefixime Sodium and Fluconazole for three consecutive days, as well as Levofloxacin. Now, the itching has subsided, the redness and swelling have also disappeared, and there is no discharge anymore. Should I continue to take the medication, or can I take Cefixime alone?Doctor's answer:
1. Clean the glans frequently, remove smegma, and maintain cleanliness of the penile neck area;2. Once balanitis occurs, actively treat it to prevent recurrence as much as possible;
3. When urinating, it is best to hold the penis with two fingers while moving the foreskin upward with the other hand to expose the urinary meatus, ensuring that urine flows directly from the urinary meatus and preventing residual urine from remaining in the foreskin, which could lead to infection;
4. Undergo circumcision at an early stage for a definitive cure, and strictly follow the doctor's instructions post-surgery.