What Should I Do If My Reproductive Organ is Inflamed?

Genital inflammation is relatively common in daily life, and there are many causes for it. For example, it may be related to poor hygiene habits and unhygienic sexual behavior. In males, it may lead to symptoms such as penis swelling, erosion, and suppuration. In females, it may cause vaginitis, resulting in abnormal vaginal discharge, frequent urination, urgent urination, and painful urination. So, what should we do when genitals are inflamed? Let's take a look.

First, how to deal with genital inflammation? If male genitals develop inflammation or infection, it is recommended to clean the inflamed or infected secretions and exudates with water or iodophor. Then, apply anti-infective ointments such as erythromycin ointment or fusidic acid ointment. With 1-2 weeks of treatment, the inflammation and infection can be effectively controlled. If the inflammation or infection is severe or recurrent, it is advisable to take sensitive antibiotics orally, such as levofloxacin tablets, azithromycin tablets, and cefuroxime axetil tablets, for better targeted treatment. Since genital inflammation is often related to overlong foreskin, phimosis, and unclean sexual contact, it is recommended to undergo circumcision as soon as possible after the inflammation resolves to remove the predisposing factors and prevent recurrence. In addition, it is important to maintain good hygiene habits, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, and pay attention to sexual hygiene.

Second, what are the causes of genital inflammation? 1. Poor hygiene of external genitalia: Failure to regularly clean the external genitalia or inadequate cleaning, such as not turning the foreskin up, can lead to the accumulation of sebaceous secretions under the foreskin, forming a cheesy-like substance called smegma. Smegma serves as a good medium for bacterial growth, and if not removed promptly, it can easily lead to balanitis. 2. Overlong foreskin or phimosis: In individuals with overlong foreskin or phimosis, the glans penis is constantly covered by the foreskin and can only be exposed by manually turning it up. In such cases, smegma is more likely to accumulate and is difficult to remove. Therefore, it is not surprising that these individuals frequently experience balanitis. If you have overlong foreskin or phimosis, it is recommended to seek medical advice for circumcision. The surgery is simple and does not require hospitalization, and recovery can be achieved within a week. 3. Untreated wounds: If the penis is injured but the wound is small and unnoticed, the wound on the foreskin is vulnerable to bacterial contamination, which can trigger balanitis. Frequent occurrences of balanitis may lead to adhesion of the foreskin, urethritis, urethral stenosis, and even upward spread of the infection along the urethra, causing urinary tract infections. Therefore, timely treatment and attention to hygiene and healthcare are essential.