Patient's question:
Doctor, my son is 6 years old. The day before yesterday, he went to the hospital, and the doctor said he had balanitis with some dirty stuff inside. For the first time, the doctor exposed the glans, but now two days have passed, and my son's penis is still red and swollen. It also hurts a little when he urinates. The doctor said to expose the glans to apply medicine, but when it's exposed, the child cries. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the child is six years old. Due to excessive foreskin, he has developed balanitis. In this case, it is necessary to retract the foreskin and clean the glans. For your situation, it is best to start by cleaning with warm salt water, then use povidone-iodine for sterilization. If the pain is severe, it may be necessary to undergo a circumcision. The above advice is for the question "Doctor, my son is 6 years old, and the doctor at the hospital said he has balanitis yesterday," and I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!