What should I do for balanitis with penile pain?
Disease description:
Recently, I went to the hospital for a checkup and was diagnosed with balanitis. My glans has been slightly painful continuously—what should I do?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Mingchuan
Pain in the glans caused by balanitis often affects patients' daily lives, and in severe cases, may even impact sexual activity. Below are some methods to relieve glans pain: wash the glans and foreskin daily with warm water, avoiding the use of irritating cleansers such as soap or shampoo. Under a doctor's guidance, apply topical ointments or solutions such as chloramphenicol ointment or ketoconazole solution, which help reduce inflammation, relieve itching, clean the area, and inhibit bacterial and fungal infections. Oral anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications such as amoxicillin or cephalosporins may also be used under medical supervision to alleviate pain and inflammation. Patients with balanitis and glans pain are advised to seek timely medical attention to avoid delaying treatment.
