What Causes Ulcers On Penis With Swelling Of Lymph Glands Post Unprotected Sex?

Posted on Mon, 30 Nov 2015

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Question : I had unprotected sex a few weeks ago. After a couple of weeks I got a ulcer on the side of my penis. The lymph glands in my groin are sensitive and a bit swollen. I also got a very mild fever for couple days (barely even noticable and I was not bed ridden or anything). I am worried I may be suffering from ARS. Does this seem likely? If not what do you think it is?

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The risk of getting HIV is there if the partner was HIV positive.

Detailed Answer:
Dear xxxxxxx,

Welcome to HCM.

You had unprotected sex with someone then the risk of getting HIV is there if your partner was HIV positive so first you have to be sure about it.

The swollen lymph nodes and ulcer on the sides of penis are symptoms of HIV. The best method to be sure about is to get tested for HIV. So I will advice you to go for HIV testing to clear all your doubts. Don't get worried and hope for the best.

Thank You

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