I Have Developed Pain In The Head Of My Penis.

Posted on Tue, 6 Aug 2019

Question: I have developed pain in the head of my penis. Is not associated with urination. It tends to arise when I walk or sit.
Years ago had a bladder infection and the symptoms seem the same except I have no discharge.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Mostly due to infection of Glans Penis (Ballanitis ).

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .

Based on the facts that you have posted pain in head of the penis could be mostly due to infection of glans penis (Ballanitis)

Are you diabetic?

You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefixime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily.

Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (23 minutes later)

I am not diabetic.
Do I need to go to my PCP to get the prescriptions or do you prescribe them?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You need to take prescription from your family physician

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up
These are scheduled drug and need prescription from qualified Doctor . Get it from family physicians
Thanks and Regards
DrPatil

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D