Suggest Treatment For Growth On Shaft Of Penis

Posted on Sat, 19 Sep 2015

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Fri, 18 Sep 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have a growth on the shaft of my penis and wonder if its ok. It has been there for several years and mostly unchanged but maybe slightly bigger now. Just want the peace of mind that its ok.

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Looks perfectly harmless to me, no reason to worry at all

Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Yes sir, as long as it hasn't really changed drastically and resulted in other symptoms like itching, penile discharge, etc. I do not see any cause for concern and think you are perfectly healthy.

I hope this helps provide you with the peace of mind you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.

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

Follow up: Dr. Shoaib Khan (1 minute later)

So its nothing like genital warts?

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I do not think so sir

Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.

As there has been only this one for years together, and it hasn't changed much I would say no.

Best wishes.

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