What Causes Recurring Ballanitis?

Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2014

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Question : Hi doc, actually im effected by balanitis 2 month ago.but ive recover after i apply a cream name daktacort.and im also negetive with hsv1 and 2 test,but sometimes my XXXXXXX got 1-2 bump but it will dissappear after 1-2 days.should i worry??i heard doctor said balanitis will come back again.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It will recur if it is due to Herpes 2 infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you had Ballanitis 2 months back which was cured completely with medication.

You do get bumps occasionally .Ballanitis may recur if it is due to either herpes 2 virus or bacterial infection following unprotected sex and if your female partner is active carrier of infection.

Please try to avoid unprotected sex and practice safe sex to be free from recurrence of Ballanitis.

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.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (30 minutes later)

Im only having sex with my wife and now we planning to get pregnant.and i already made blood test for hsv 1& 2 and result is negatif.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It could be bacterial infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.

It could be a Ballanitis due to bacterial infection secondary to allergic reaction to vaginal secretions.

Please get her checked by a qualified Gynaecologist and further treatment.

You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefexine along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily.along with topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily.

Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily

Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (20 hours later)

Doc i dont know much about medication .but any wayIs it very serious?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No, It is not serious at all.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.
Do not worry ,It is not serious at all .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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