Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N
Otolaryngology (E.N.T)
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am a male, 51 years old, height 5 feet 6 inches, balanitis problem- An unpleasant smell, redness around the glans, inflammation, soreness, itchiness, or irritation of the glans.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
If the symptoms have been present since a week, did you take any medicines or cream for those? Did you start any antibiotic? How is your personal hygiene? Can you take a picture of the affected area with retracted foreskin and send to me? Are you circumcised?
You need a course of Ciprofloxacin, Tinidazole or Ofloxacin Ornidazole with some anti-inflammatory medicines, local application creams and lukewarm water rinses of the penis twice daily. You may refrain from sexual activities till you get better. Please provide us more details so that we can help you better. Are you a diabetic? Is there any medical condition for which you take medicines regularly?
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
I want only ointment. My personal hygiene is good I am not diabetic. No other medicine I am taking.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Take Neosporin-H ointment. Apply it after washing with lukewarm water twice daily. Wash off before applying each time. Wear loose fitting clothes in that area. Do revert back if you need any further help.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
Why this happened? And is normal or what is the cause?
Hi,
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It occurs due to improper hygiene or diabetes. In many it occurs due to no reason. Moisture issue and dampness can also cause balanitis issue. If you use the same clothes for longer duration or of your groin area is prone to more sweating then this issue can occur. Check for vitamin deficiencies. When did you check your sugars?
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