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Are Red Spots On The Penis Signs Of STD?

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Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2016
Question: Is it normal if my Penis look like this, I was told before this is an infection and will be better in two weeks until medication, dots in the photo appears recently? Is this std? No medication has been taken
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Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
STD must be ruled out.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i can fully understand your concern.

The reddish spots could be a STD lesion.
It's safest to get it screened for STD.

The tests to be done are :
1. blood routine,RBS,LFT,VDRL,HiV,and HbsAg.

Once these reports are available,you can be sure of that.
Send the reports here, for an expert opinion.

Maintain good penile hygiene.
Avoid moisture over the penis.

Wish you a speedy recovery.

Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (3 minutes later)
Why would the doctor before says its just a bacterial infection?
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Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
An infection would be first impression.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Most doctors would consider it to be an infection.
However,to be safe,it's best to get the STD panel tests done.

Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (7 hours later)
Whst kind of std could this be
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Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
STD panel report will define type.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

There're various types of STD's.
Some are contagious,while some spread around the genital area.

It's to know the type of STD,that the test is essential.

Wish you well.

Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (32 minutes later)
It's it still likely to be a STD if it doesn't hurt when I pee?
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Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
STD infection may not cause pain or burning sensation, while passing urine.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

STD infections don't need to be painful or hurt,when you pass urine.

Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (9 minutes later)
Forgot to mention, I never unprotected virginal sex before, is that possible for STD?
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Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes. Unprotected sex can lead to STD.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Yes. Sex with contact of fluids can lead to STD.
So unprotected sex can still cause STD.

Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (1 minute later)
What I mean is I always have virginal sex with condom
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Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Safest is to confirm it, by doing the test.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

You may've already contracted it, by oral transmission route.
It's safest to check it by doing the tests.

Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Are Red Spots On The Penis Signs Of STD?

Brief Answer: STD must be ruled out. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist,i can fully understand your concern. The reddish spots could be a STD lesion. It's safest to get it screened for STD. The tests to be done are : 1. blood routine,RBS,LFT,VDRL,HiV,and HbsAg. Once these reports are available,you can be sure of that. Send the reports here, for an expert opinion. Maintain good penile hygiene. Avoid moisture over the penis. Wish you a speedy recovery. Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.