Could Chlmydia Relapse Cause Burning Sensation In The Penis?-

Posted on Fri, 6 Dec 2013

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Question : I was recently experiencing itchyness inside my penis so i got a std check. It came out positive for chlamydia and received treatment for it. A few days later though a burning sensation has now came along on the Inside up the top of the penis near the head. Ive had it for about 4 weeks now and it still wont go. Its not uncomfortable and there's no abnormalities with it. What could it be?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: details below Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query There is a possibility that chlamydia has relapsed. It is know for relapsed. Another possibility is that you have developed a fungal infection. Chlamydia damages the epithelium n urethra which gets easily infected by fungi. Please get yourself checked again for chlamydia as well as fungal invasion. Let me know if you have any doubts. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar