Suggest Treatment For Inflammation On Penis Tip

Posted on Mon, 15 Sep 2014

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Question : I'm 24, 200lbs, 6'1" --- noticed inflammation on the tip of my penis, tiny amount of clear discharge and discomfort, however no burning while urinating. Took UTI home test, positive for Leukocytes - went to Dr, clean urine. Was given ciprofloxacin for 5 days (2 x per day). On day 4 have just the slightest amount of discharge when I squeeze it out and still feeling as if i need to urinate frequently but urinate a lot when I do urinate (not just feeling like i need to urinate). Do I have an STD/STI?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
likely to be STD

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering.
It is not clear about intercourse history partner history symptoms other disease etc
It may be due to urinary tract infection or urethritis.
It may be due to STDs.
You can continue same treatment .Drink plenty of fluids and water.keep area clean. Avoid intercourse.see there is no irritation.
You can get back for clarification with details
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Dermatologist and venereologist

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

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (7 minutes later)

Have had almost same exact problem about 5 years ago except it burned while urinating and was UTI.

Forgot to mention:
This time, I became dehydrated from playing sports then drinking alcohol in excess, started noticing symptoms next day.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
UTI likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It may be due to UTI.please drink plenty of fluids and water.maintain hydration well.
Avoid alcohol.
Continue the treatment.
Take precautions during intercourse.
You can get back for clarification else close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh

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

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (3 minutes later)

How long should it take for the symptoms to go away? If it is a UTI?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
10-14 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
You can take same antibiotics for 10- 14 days based on symptoms and your doctor advice.
You can get back for any clarification else close the discussion and rate
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh

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

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (34 minutes later)

I am on day 5 of 5... Should all symptoms be gone by now?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
3/4th symptoms should have come down

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It should have reduced by more than 3/4 th by now but body cannot work like mathematics.
So some variations do occur so given for 10-14 days.
You can get back for clarification else close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh

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