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Suggest Treatment For Balantitis
I have what i believe is balantitis on the head and around the rim just under the head of my penis. I have tried cortisone cream 1% which helped then stopped lamisil did nothing i am planning on seeing a doc next week i have had this for over a year. What can take this away forever
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
Hello,
Since you are suffering from inflammation of the glans for a year, you should get it treated. Visit ER, get it physically examined. It needs to be evaluated whether it is Balanitis or Phimosis.
You may need to do a swab test from the glans, Urinalysis, Blood sugar(R).
If the inflammation & discomfort is due to infection, it can be cured with oral antibiotics. Topical antibiotic creams to be applied in the area affected. It may occurs due to STD, get all tests done to rule out STI.
You may need antibiotics & antivirals. Avoid sex & stay away from multiple partners; always perform safe sex.
If left untreated it may complicate. If Phimosis is detected you will have to get circumcision done to get a permanent cure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Since you are suffering from inflammation of the glans for a year, you should get it treated. Visit ER, get it physically examined. It needs to be evaluated whether it is Balanitis or Phimosis.
You may need to do a swab test from the glans, Urinalysis, Blood sugar(R).
If the inflammation & discomfort is due to infection, it can be cured with oral antibiotics. Topical antibiotic creams to be applied in the area affected. It may occurs due to STD, get all tests done to rule out STI.
You may need antibiotics & antivirals. Avoid sex & stay away from multiple partners; always perform safe sex.
If left untreated it may complicate. If Phimosis is detected you will have to get circumcision done to get a permanent cure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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