Question
My child’s penis is red and swollen, and he doesn’t want to urinate. He cries every time he pees a little, then stops. He doesn’t drink water properly, nor does he eat properly. The onset was on November 19, 2009. The laboratory test results showed a white blood cell count of 13,000. He has been to a children’s hospital where he was advised to undergo surgery, but it couldn’t be done due to poor blood counts, and was only given potassium permanganate cleaning and the external application of Baiduan medicine. Two days later, the symptoms did not improve. Seeking professional advice in Tianjin for the treatment of this issue, whether surgery can be avoided, and if there are any recommended experts. Also, inquire about non-surgical anti-inflammatory medications to achieve normal urination.
Answer
Due to the ineffective potassium permanganate cleaning, it is recommended to try herbal washing, as experience has shown that it is effective. Traditional Chinese medicine has good antibacterial and antiviral effects, with no side effects, making it suitable for children and affordable, thus avoiding the pain of surgery. Here is an experienced recipe: 20 grams of Huang Bai, 20 grams of Ku Shen, 20 grams of Di Ding, 30 grams of Pu Gong Ying, 15 grams of Dan Shen, 15 grams of Chi Shao, 15 grams of Zao Cai, 30 grams of Ye Ju Hua, 10 grams of Bai Zhi, 15 grams of Fu Ling. Boil the above herbs to make a decoction and take a sitz bath every night for half an hour.