What should I do if there is pain on the glans of the male reproductive organ?

Pain in the glans of the male reproductive organ may be related to factors such as infection, trauma, allergic reactions, etc. It can be relieved through local cleaning, drug treatment, and avoidance of irritation.

1. Partial cleaning

Gently clean the glans and the inside of the foreskin with warm water every day. The water temperature should be controlled at 35-37 degrees Celsius. Avoid using alkaline detergents such as soap when cleaning, and choose a weakly acidic detergent with a pH value of about 5.5. After cleaning, keep the area dry, pat it dry or let it dry naturally. If the foreskin is too long, the foreskin needs to be completely turned up during cleaning to remove smegma.

2. Drug treatment

For balanitis caused by bacterial infection, erythromycin ointment or mupirocin ointment can be applied topically as directed by your doctor. For fungal infections, clotrimazole cream or miconazole nitrate cream can be used. For allergic balanitis, hydrocortisone cream can be used for a short period of time, combined with oral loratadine tablets. Clean and dry the affected area before using topical medicine, and keep it ventilated and dry after application.

3. Avoid irritation

During the attack, sexual intercourse, masturbation and other mechanical friction should be avoided. Instead of tight-fitting underwear, choose pure cotton and breathable materials. Avoid eating spicy and irritating foods, such as chili peppers, alcohol, etc. Do not use overheated water when bathing and avoid prolonged soaking. Pay attention to protect the local area from collision or extrusion during daily activities.

4. Cause treatment

Diabetics need to control their blood sugar levels, and urinary tract infections need to be treated with antibiotics. People with excessive foreskin or phimosis may consider circumcision. Contact allergy requires checking for allergens, such as condom materials, detergents, etc. Recurrent balanitis requires fungal culture or bacterial susceptibility testing.

5. Indications for medical treatment

If serious symptoms such as ulcers, exudation, or bleeding occur, you should seek medical attention immediately. Fever and enlarged inguinal lymph nodes may indicate the spread of infection. If there is no improvement or worsening after 3 days of medication, a follow-up visit is required to adjust the plan. Children, the elderly or people with low immune function are advised to seek medical advice as soon as possible if they develop symptoms.

It is recommended to wear loose and breathable cotton underwear to keep the perineum dry and clean. Eat a light diet and drink plenty of water to promote metabolism. Avoid using fragrance-containing bath products. If symptoms recur, record the triggers. Sexual intercourse is prohibited during treatment, and spouses need to be examined and treated simultaneously. Check regularly until the symptoms completely disappear, and do not stop taking the medicine on your own.