Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Penis

Posted on Sat, 16 Jan 2016

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Sat, 16 Jan 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi,

I would like to know what is on my penis.

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Inflammatory swellings respond very well to treatment.

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

From the photograph attached, it looks like an inflammatory swelling.
You should get it examined by an Urologist urgently.

Inflammatory swellings respond quickly to treatment.
A course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines may be sufficient.

You should get some tests like :
1.blood routine, creatinine, sugar,LFT, VDRL, HIV and HbsAg.

You may send a copy of the reports here,for an expert opinion.
Maintain good penile hygiene.

Wish you well and a speedy recovery.

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

Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (1 hour later)

It can be caused by HIV?

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
HIV is a known cause for such lesions.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again.

That's the reason, i'd advised you to have HIV test done.
Once the report's available,your doubt will be cleared.

Wish you well.

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

Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (10 minutes later)

The test is done and is negative

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Recent negative test means you're free of HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

If the test done recently is negative,it's unlikely to be HIV.

However, if you're having sex with multiple partners, or an infected partner, you should check the full STD panel of blood tests, in your own interest.

Wish you good health.

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