How To Treat Balanitis Permanently In A Day?

Balanitis is an inflammatory disorder of the penis that creates much pain, soreness and discomforts. It is the glans penis (head of the penis) that becomes inflamed in balanitis. Prevalence of this inflammatory penile problem is higher than what you might be aware of. Studies reflect that 1 in 10 men around the world encounter the problem of balanitis at some point in their life. 

Balanitis occurs due to reasons such as excessively tight foreskin, improper hygiene, infections, diabetes type 2,  sexually transmitted infections, inflammation of foreskin, etc. As some of the causes of balanitis are related to the foreskin, men who are not circumcised are at higher risks of balanitis. 

Since balanitis has a high tendency of recurring, indulging in self medication or home remedies does not serve the purpose. It is necessary to consult a specialist doctor as soon as the symptoms of balanitis start arising. 

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A person suffering from balanitis may notice the following symptoms: 

• Pain while passing urine
• Foul smell along with the accumulation of  thick discharge under the foreskin 
• Frequent minor bleeding around the foreskin
• Difficulty in retracting the tight foreskin 

If you are currently experiencing these symptoms of balanitis, you will be relieved to know that it is possible to cure balanitis in just a day.. Yes, it is possible with the advanced technique of laser circumcision.

Let’s get a detailed insight into the technologically advanced treatment for permanent riddance from balanitis in a non-invasive manner.

Get rid of balanitis in a day through laser circumcision

At present, laser technique is the latest high precision method of performing circumcision. Owing to its minimally invasive nature, laser circumcision is preferred by both the doctors and the patients. 

Procedure of laser circumcision

In the procedure of laser circumcision, pulses of laser energy are used to remove the foreskin from the penis. Once the foreskin is removed by the doctor, the problem of balanitis is resolved quickly. Laser circumcision is carried out after administering anesthesia (local or general) to the patient. Thus, the patient experiences no pain during the procedure.

Unlike the traditional open circumcision procedure, laser circumcision does not require any cuts, incisions or stitches. The energy of laser pulses removes the foreskin in a painless and non-invasive way. In addition to this, laser circumcision offers a number of other advantages over the conventional open surgery.

Benefits of laser circumcision

Fast procedure- Laser circumcision is a simple procedure that does not need long hours of surgery. The laser circumcision procedure takes only 15-20 minutes to complete and is very convenient.

Same day discharge- Laser circumcision is an outpatient procedure. This means that the patient can head back home on the same day of the surgery. Therefore, the treatment procedure becomes all the more convenient and the patient also does not need to worry about room charges or added hospital expenses.

Nil chances of complications- In open circumcision, the risk of infections and other complications is high due to the invasiveness of the surgery. However, this is not the case with laser circumcision. Since laser surgery for balanitis is non-invasive, the risk of complications after the surgery is nil and the patient can get on with his life without any postoperative problems.

Short and smooth recovery period- The patient experiences minimal swelling and pain after laser circumcision. The doctor advises minor precautions to be followed and the recovery is very smooth. The patient recovers completely in less than a week and can continue his normal life in just 2-3 days after the laser circumcision.

All these benefits make laser circumcision the best suitable treatment option for the permanent treatment of balanitis and other foreskin-related problems. The laser procedure ensures complete effectiveness, safety and reliability. This is the reason why most healthcare providers are now shifting to the advanced laser circumcision. Therefore, if you are dealing with the discomforts of balanitis and are looking for a permanent treatment, it is better to consider the laser circumcision procedure.

Read more- Benefits of Circumcision in Adults

Take Away

Like any other health problem, it is necessary to attend penile problems with equal care and attention. The symptoms of balanitis may be very mild in the beginning, the condition tends to get severe with time. Long standing condition of balanitis can cause serious complications.Thus, it is wise to get medical consultation from a urologist as or when you encounter such an inflammatory penile condition.