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Why is there redness and swelling on the penis?

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Asked on:Apr 16, 2026 05:36 PM

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  • Cherryblossom Cherryblossom

    Apr 16, 2026

    For men, the penis is a very important reproductive organ and a very private part of the human body. Therefore, problems with the penis must be dealt with with caution. If the penis is red and swollen, you must pay attention to relevant matters. For example, you must not have sex. In addition, you must avoid friction and squeezing of the penis, so you cannot wear tight pants. Then, you must find the cause based on your own situation. Common causes of red and swollen penis are as follows.

    Why is there redness and swelling on the penis?

    In this case, you should consider foreskin balanitis and go to the hospital for examination in time. It is recommended to clean the foreskin and glans penis frequently to keep the foreskin cavity clean and dry. If there is redundant foreskin or phimosis, circumcision should be performed.

    The possibility of sexually transmitted diseases can be basically ruled out. Based on my many years of clinical experience, I give the following suggestions for reference:

    Impression: Balanitis of the penis?

    Diagnostic basis: The skin of the penis and the mucous membrane of the glans are very tender and thin. Due to long-term cleaning with salt water, although the salt water can prevent infection, it also has a certain degree of irritation. In addition, frequent masturbation exerts a large mechanical stimulation, so the mucosa at the junction of the penis body and the glans is damaged, causing secondary infection.

    1. It is best to go to the men's department or urology department of a regular hospital in time to facilitate treatment.

    2. If you don’t want to go to the hospital, you can treat yourself at home according to the following treatment methods

    (1) Stop salt water cleaning and temporarily eliminate or reduce masturbation.

    (2) Turn up the foreskin, clean it locally with 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution, and keep it dry.

    (3) After cleaning and drying, apply erythromycin ointment or Baiduobang locally, and take roxithromycin orally at the same time.

    (4) After balanitis, you should avoid eating spicy and hot foods.

    According to the above treatment, the disease can usually be cured in 3-5 days. If the medication is ineffective after 3 days, you should see a doctor.

    This situation does not necessarily mean that there is a disease infection. This consideration is due to the formalities. You can observe this first and do not masturbate in the near future.

    If you just use your hands to masturbate, there will generally be no big problem. .

    Guidance:

    The description may be that she used too much force and the foreskin was slightly damaged, but it generally doesn't matter much. . Pay attention to using warm water to clean and keep dry and hygienic.

    It is generally considered to be a symptom caused by inflammation of the glans and is related to cleanliness and hygiene.

    Guidance:

    It is recommended to take oral antibiotics such as amoxicillin capsules and apply povidone-iodine solution externally, keep the glans clean and dry, and pay attention to a light diet.

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