What Does Blood In Urine Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 26 Feb 2014

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Question : Dr. XXXXXXX .. I was the one that was talking to you about that penis rash. It is now under control as I went to emergency and got some cream I guess it has a steroid solution mixed into it. They did a urine test and no infections however they did see a minute speck of blood but they told me it was so slight that it could have been their machine. Is this possible?? if it was blood I know it could be cancer but are there not other things that it could be.?? thank you XXXX

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Very possible if in minute quantities Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query I am so sorry to hear about the rash you had. However, I am happy to hear that it is already well managed. Today, I will focus more on this urine test that showed some traces of blood and address the disturbing thoughts that this must have caused you. Blood in urine can suggest so many different conditions. It could just be an incidental finding that does not represent a disease process. this is even more likely when the amount is very minimal. Other possible causes are infections, kidney stones, clotting abnormalities, cancers(as you mentioned), kidney disease, bleeding disorders etc. In either of these conditions, the number and nature of the microscopic exam would be very suggestive as to what the possible cause of this condition is. With cancers, blood would be in thousands and not trace amounts. Because the number was small, disregarded by your doctors, but you are concerned about cancers, we would need a convincing result to put your mind at ease. I will suggest that we get another urine sample for analysis in a month's time. If anything worrisome should still come up, then we would need follow up. If nothing shows up then for sure it was most likely and incidental finding. I hope this addresses your query fully. Thank you so much for patronizing our services and please do feel free to ask for follow up clarifications and information if need be. I wish you the best of health. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (11 hours later)

thank you doctor you have put my mind at ease a bit. The word cancer scares everyone and my doctor is not a real people person if you know what I mean. As you mentioned that you would have to see thousands of traces of blood that would MAYBE suggest cancer. With that many traces would you not see it with the naked eye?? They told me that it was a very minute trace looking under a microscope and then not really sure if it was blood or their equipemnt. I did submit another sample yesterday and the doctor has scheduled me an altrasound. Just briefly getting back to my rash. My wife passed away in /98. I am not sexually active with women. I do however masturbate from time to time. Is it ok to use body lotion as a lube. thank you

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (17 hours later)

Brief Answer: I thought I had responded to it already! Detailed Answer: Thanks for this follow up precision, I am happy to hear that you had another sample submitted to the laboratory and have a scheduled ultrasound. These would for sure tell us whether there is blood in the urine or not and guide us on what we should do next if anything abnormal is reported. I will like you to keep me updated about the results of these test. I am so sorry to hear about the passing away of your wife. Accept my sincere condolence. I hope you have been able to accept it as one of the painful finite experiences that we cannot do anything to reverse what has happened. Any lube is okay so long as it does not cause any reactions and the satisfaction is okay. Otherwise, there is no reason to change it. I wish you well. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (6 hours later)

I would like to thank you for your condolence on my wife. The pain never goes away, you just learn to deal with it. There was just one thing that I asked and maybe you missed. You had mentioned that if there were signs of cancer you would see thousands of traces of blood in the urine sample. If this was so, would I not see it when I pee. Or would it not show a redish color. As right now it looks normal to me. A bit yellow but then again I don't drink the amount of water that I should thank you

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (8 hours later)

Brief Answer: It would not be easily noticeable to the naked eye Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for reminding me of this question. It may not be easily noticeable to the naked eye but would never be missed under the microscope. When doubts are cast looking under the microscope, I often disregard it because there is most likely not enough reasons to raise unnecessary anxiety. Keep me informed about the repeat results of the second urine sample and the ultrasound. I wish you well. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (3 hours later)

thank you very much for the info. I am only allowed to talk till the 12th of Mar. but I will let you know how my last urine test came out.. thanks again for your help

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: Thabks for your kind words Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for following up with me. I am happy you would keep e updated with the laboratory results. Please, get the attached when available to our page so that I can review them and get to you. I hope they do come out before the 12th of March. I wish you well. Stay blessed and healthy. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (10 hours later)

Good Morning Doctor... I am really sorry to bother you again. You seem to be a very intelligent doctor more so than I have seen in the past. I just want to ask you about this rash that I am dealing with on my Penis. It is going on now for about 6wks I have not been sexually active in the past 7yrs. I do masturbate from time to time but have never ran into this before. I am circumsized. It all started with 2 red dots on the head of my penis. I have an extremely large head witch is about 9" around. I thought that maybe I had broken a blood vessel. Then after reading on the internet a lot of men have this problem. The dots are gone but still irritated where the skin of the shaft meets the head of my penis. The only thing that I have changed in my diet is that I have been eating 2 handfulls of peanuts daily. Now I have stopped doing that for about the past 2 weeks. The doctor in emergency gave me some cream Fucidin H crm 2/1% to use for only 5 days. Only problem with this cream is that it seems to be thinning the skin. Now My Doctor says to keep using it. However I stopped after 5 days giving it time to maybe heal on its own. Do you have any suggestions as to what it might be?? Should I keep using the cream or leave it for a week to see how it looks. There is no hurting, no itching nothing it is just there. I would appreciate anything you can tell me. Again thank you

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (17 hours later)

Brief Answer: Thanks for the follow up question. Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for following up with me. It is my utmost pleasure to respond to your query and a very grateful for this opportunity. Thank you so much for your kind words. Can I please have an image of this rash uploaded so that I can take a look and get back to you with my suggestions and recommendations? You have this option on the portal used to ask questions. If you should be unable to figure it out all by yourself, please contact the customer service for help. Thanks and hope to hear from you. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (12 hours later)

I have sent you a picture of that rash on my penis. It is very red right where the skin of the shaft meets the head of the penis. Hopefully you can see it.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (14 hours later)

Brief Answer: Thanks for the piscture! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for following up with me. I have taken a look at the picture. Unfortunately, it is just so difficult to see the rash. I can however see the area of discoloration/depigmentation. This is no surprise as your doctor prescribed a steroid cream that basically does this. This is the same product that blacks used when then want their skin color to become lighter. I will strongly recommend that you stop this drug. At this time, I will suggest that you allow the rash without applying any medication to it. Always strive to keep it clean, dry and airy and let's see what it turns out to be. Your sexual history makes it very less likely for this to have been caused by an infection. IF you had reported itches, I could have leaned towards a fungal infection but that is not the case right now. I may tend to suspect some of the lube you had used for masturbation for causing some form of allergic reaction here. Let's give ourselves sometime of not manipulating the rash, no application of any cream, keeping it cleaned and dry and no masturbation for about two weeks to see exactly what we come forth with. This would provide more information as to what the possible cause of this is. I am aware that you are only allowed to talk up to the 12th of this month. Would like you to update me shortly before your time expires and if need be you may want to keep the communication line open for more contribution. I wish you well. Looking forward to the updates. If you should however have any concerns in the meantime, I will suggest that you get to me. Addressing your query is a pleasure to me and always hope it makes a positive contribution to the care of our clients. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (14 hours later)

thank you . I did stop using that medication that the doctor gave me 2 days ago and it is looking much better. Will keep you updated. thanks again you have been very helpful

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Happy to know I've been of help Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for letting me know I've been of help to you. This is the greatest satisfaction I long for. Thanks for letting me know this. I wish you well. I will expect the updates when the time is due. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (12 hours later)

I also had another urine sample taken last week. Going to stop in at the doctor to get results and will let you know how this sample came out.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: Thanks! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for the updates. I will patiently wait for the updates of the urine examination as soon as you get it. Thanks and look forward to reading from you. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (8 hours later)

I went to the doctor today but I think he is a bit confused. It was not him that asked for the sample it was the receptionist. So he went back and forth then he said it was sent out to see if the urine shows any kind of cancer cells. Does this sound right to you ... thanks

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer: It shouldn't be that way! Detailed Answer: Hi and sorry to hear about this. The doctor should have told you what the initial findings are and what he plans on doing next for your consent. He cannot take the decision to carry on just any test on a urine sample from a patient without his consent simply because he has the sample at his disposal. Did he call you to inform you well ahead of time that your test had some abnormal findings that may warrant further investigations? The right thing to have done is to discuss the test findings with you and then suggest what he thinks should be done. Did he at least produce the results of the test that prompted further investigation? He should!!! Am confused myself. So what did he then say you should do or when would the results be back? I don't want to question his professionalism and ethics on this. I am not very happy with whatever he is doing without your consent and without informing you every step along the way. Does he know the implications of just voicing cancer to you without any substantial information to this effect? Tell me the plan he established and the dates he is looking at. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (13 hours later)

I agree with you totally. He is scaring the hell out of me with all this cancer talk. I honestly don't believe he remembers me leaving a sample there. No one called me I called in to the office and made an apt. with him. See when I left him he gave me the form for the ultra sound. It was his receptionist that told me to leave a sample and I think that is where he is getting mixed up. He has only been my doctor for the past 4 months as he has taken over from the other retired doctor. I am not hiding anything I am a smoker and I know that is bad. But it is a bad habit to quit. But he just seems to getting on my nerves that everything resolves around smoking cancer this and cancer that.. He said if anything comes negative he will call me in. We will see because I really don't think he did anything with the sample i left as he knew I was going for an altra sound anyway. Getting back to that rash ... on my penis I have stopped using that Fucidin cream for the past 3 days now. Don't take me the wrong way but I woke up with a very hard erection and sometimes that does happen and i noticed the skid on the head was all scaly more like dead skin kind of flaky. I don't know if this is a sign of healing. Maybe you could shed some light on that. No pain no itching nothing. I do eat eggs every morning and I have also been eating red grapes for the past 3 months everyday. again thank you for listening to me as you do put me at ease...

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)

I have uploaded some more pictures of this rash I hope you get them. You can see the discolor on one. It looks like the skin is peeling off. Maybe this is a sign of healing from the different creams I used. How about maybe some polysporn. i will not do anything till I hear from you thank you

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (11 hours later)

Brief Answer: Very happy to hear about these results Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for keeping our discussion going. Glad you were able to get confirmatory results about the urine test and that there was nothing to worry about. An ultrasound would cause no harm to you and I find no reasons to say No to that. At least, it would offer more information to ease the tension caused you about a possible cancer of the bladder. I have reviewed the images of the rash. As we mentioned before, let's observe more and see what it turns out to be. There is just no emergency and I think time would either heal or provide vital clues to a better diagnosis and management. Your diet has nothing to do with this. Keep eating healthy and that's what matters. I understand you smoke. It is your right to and I will not condemn you for that. However, quiting is of so many benefits to you. I will recommend you think over it and if quiting is something you would like to try, let me know. Remember, there is no problem in trying even if you don't succeed. It rather hurts when we fail to try! Every man wakes up with erections in the early morning. It is just normal. No reason to get worried about this. Oh yeah, we ask this question when trying to screen for possible causes of impotence! I wish you well and still have an always listening ear should you have any more worries you would like me to address. Thanks and should you get your ultrasound reports, keep me posted! Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (9 hours later)

thank you doctor. You are very helpful. You always have a way to put my mind at ease. That is one thing most doctors have a lack of. I do want to try to quit smoking. It is a very bad habit. When I say habit I mean habit. I keep thinking you go to bed and sleep maybe 7hrs without having one smoke. I suppose it is because your mind is shut off.. Maybe you have a suggestion as to what i could try. thanks again

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (10 hours later)

Brief Answer: I am happy to hear you want to try to quit Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for expressing this wish of yours to try and quit. This is the single and most difficult step to take. In itself, it is a reason to celebrate and congratulate yourself on making progress. I will not ask you to quit overnight. My first step would be for you to cut down your daily consumption. If you have been taking 5/10/15 cigarettes daily, I will suggest that you start be dropping the number. Keep dropping it until you get to zero at your convenience within say 1-2months. It is a very non conventional way but it is my style. I love it simple and doable. You know what the disadvantages of smoking are. You know what the advantages of not smoking are. What are some of the persons that matter most to you? Some of the fun things that you love? Imagine being unable to accomplish them because of some complications related to smoking? Have you ever thought of not being there for your son/daughter/grand children, loved ones because of an early exit from this world related to smoking? I know what you mean by habit. I could never relate to it until I got hooked up to video games while in the fourth year of medical studies. Only then did I understand what it means when somebody say I find myself there even against my wish. I tried stopping several times without success before finally making my way out of it. The determination is what matters and how many times you fail doesn't matter but all that matters is the final result......Being able to stay clear of smoking. I know it is not an easy journey. I know there are a lot of challenges that you would face down the road. There would be side effects and they would not be very friendly. However, when you think of what lies ahead, huge benefits that cannot be obtained otherwise......you would never fail because you will never quit trying until you quit smoking. I am optimistic that you would walk this journey, not because it is easy but because you would never walk alone. You can count on me to be there as often as you need me. I am not angry because you smoke but would be happier knowing you no longer smoke. I wish you well. I think I can continue writing forever but you would get more information as we continue the journey. Congrats on gunning down the first challenge.....And looking forward to say congrats as we make progress. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (13 hours later)

thank you for your statement. It really does make sense and I think my first mistake is the fact I never really kept track of how much I have been smoking so I believe that is a good starting point as that may really open my eyes. So that is where I am going to start. Keeping track of my smoking may just work. Just to touch again on this rash. I spoke to a guy that had a similar rash. He was not circumsized. The doctor told him that he needs to have it done. He did that but the rash never went away. He used coconut oil for about a week and has never had trouble again. Have you ever heard of this. Just don't understand what this rash could be caused from. Like you said it is not my diet. I have changed nothing other than eating peanuts and I do eat red grapes daily. I just wish I could figure it out. I am under a lot of stress right now I don't know maybe it is that. again thank you for your help thanks again

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (11 hours later)

Brief Answer: Please, monitor the rash again Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for following up with me. I will like that you monitor this rash for us to see what it would look like when nothing is put on that may influence key elements for diagnosis. You would offer me a follow up image so that I can see what is going on in future. I do not have any experience with coconut oil. Maybe it is a good alternative that works. I acknowledge that I do not know all the possible options out there but, if a client should propose using coconut oil, my opinion would be a yes because though I may not be able to justify its use, I know it would in no way harm my client because coconut is food and it is safe. However, I will suggest that you wait and maybe consider using this only after I have seen the image of the rash after sometime without any interventions. I am happy you are already working on the process of evaluating your smoking and how we can gradually tapper off. I am happy with your commitment already. Do keep me posted as you walk the journey. I wish you well. I look forward to doing y possible best to help you resolve these worrisome health needs on your mind. Thanks for your patience and willingness to work with me on this. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (12 hours later)

Ok .. I will hold off another couple days before trying the coconut oil. Then I will try it to see what happens. As for smoking I am trying to keep track and I know I did cut out 5 yesterday so it is a start. thank you and I will keep you posted.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (7 hours later)

Brief Answer: Am proud with your progress already! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for keeping me posted. Am proud of your progress already. Keep going forward and do keep me posted as you continue the journey. I wish you the best of health. CONGRATULATIONS and remember there is no big success without these small inotial steps. These constitute part of the gross success. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (3 hours later)

thank you. I will keep trying on the smoking. I just wish I could get rid of this rash.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Don't bother, we would address this rash. Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for following up with me. I will follow up with you and make sure we get a solution to this rash. Let time be on our side so that I can understand more before making any drug recommendations to address this problem. It may be taking longer, but it wouldn't be there for ever. Thanks. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (12 hours later)

I need to get a better image of it. I know from looking at the images that I have sent it is very difficult to see what i am talking about. I will try to send something better today thank you

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (7 hours later)

Brief Answer: Thanks Detailed Answer: Thanks and looking forward to this better and more informative image. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (3 hours later)

If you look right where the skin joins to the head of the penis that is where the skin looks thin. Also have a red patch on the tip of the head but hard to see. I have been reading a lot about this balanitis. Is this possible even though I am circumsized. Having a bit of trouble with this camera so I hope you get these. thankyou I have sent new pictures but even after I reviewed them it is still hard to see. You are a professional and I know what the problem is. I told my doctor the same thing you can see the rash much better when I have an erection. He told to try and he left the room but it did not work. Not too easy to get an erection in the doctors office. I really need some direction so if you would not be offended I would like to send some images when it is erect. will view them and if it does not show it better I will not send them. I only have another 3 days to talk to you. I will not send them unless you give me the ok thank you

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (19 hours later)

Brief Answer: Thanks for your efforts Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for your continued efforts. I had received the images and had been wondering what it would look like with me writing back to say these images have not really helped me. I had been wondering how we could get better images of this rather. Why don't we try when you have an erection so that I can get just a real idea of the nature of this rash. For sure, I will not get offended by the image. What matters here is you feeling better and nothing else. I hope you get one soon. Looking forward to that. Thanks. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (3 hours later)

I have sent you 3 or 4 pictures.. hopefully you get them all. There is one where you can see the redness in the center of the head of the penis. Then the other ones if you look right where the skin is attached to the head it is a darker color almost as if the skin has thinned out. Maybe that is from the different creams. The redness on the one picture on the head is rough and scaley. I have never had anything like this before. It does not seem to bother me at all it is just there and it bothers me. Is it possible that I have some kind of illness that I don't know about. Like I said all my blood work came back good. My 2nd Urine test shows negetive. Should my doctor be sending me to a dermatologist. ?? thank you for caring

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Thanks for the images Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for the pictures. These ones are clearly of a better quality than the previous ones. For the black spot, it is a side effects from the steroid creams. For the red rash on the head of the penis, this is not too typical of any disease condition. My honest advice remains that you stop all these products and see what this rash turns into. If you should get any worsening or no amelioration, seeing a dermatologist for direct examination and investigation would be a great idea. I understand you are much bothered by the presence of this rash. however, tolerating it for now and now and more so because it is not causing any symptoms would be vital in understanding what is going on and providing solutions. I hope this helps. Let e know what your take is on this. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (12 hours later)

I did upload a couple my pictures. than you for your help. I am going to ask one question. Goes back to the urine sample which is now clear. But I am going to still have the altra sound. My question is the altra sound is to look at the blatter. Will I need to take my underware off for this I know this sounds stupid however with my penis looking the way it does it may be a bit embarrassing. thank again for your help.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (10 hours later)

Brief Answer: You would not need to unless otherwise requested Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this follow up. I understand how frightening it sounds to take down your under wear with this rash. I know this would not be required. However, if thus were to be required, I will advice that you take it as a perfect opportunity to get this looked into by another physician. If he cannot help, sure it will not be of any harm to you. The truth is doctors see so many people in a day and they never get the chance to even record how a particular person or part of the body. I can tell you I have just no idea what the private organs of the patients I examined today look like. In all, take advantage of this if it should be requested and get another opinion. Who knows, he may be of help. Don't see it as any embarrassment. Before we art, how much progress have you made with the smoking cessation? I know it is definitely not the most pressing stuff on your mind now but it is important. I wish you well. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (15 minutes later)

I have actually kind of forgot about that but I will get back on track starting today Thankyou for all your help. I am trying to get the info. on how to pay again so you can continue to follow my progress.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer: That would be very nice Detailed Answer: Thanks for trying to obtain information on how to keep the communication lines open. I hope you get to do so because I strongly believe there is so much that we can actually accomplish together. Let me know how it goes. If you should be unable to do that, you may as well choose to send a new question directly to me so that others would not answer it. If you fail to do so, then you may be assigned a new doctor. I hope this helps. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (13 hours later)

I have paid my dues.. so hopefully I can keep intouch with you

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (13 hours later)

Brief Answer: Glad to hear this Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for keeping our communication lines open. I appreciate this and hope we would be able to accomplish month within this next month. I hope you have been doing fairly okay. Keep me posted any time as the need arises and I will gladly respond to you. Wishing you the best of health. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (10 hours later)

thank you. By the way my name is XXXXXXX . Don't think I ever did tell you that. I just need to ask .. do you have any idea what this rash might be and have you ever seen anything like it before thanks

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (11 hours later)

Brief Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX and hope you are doing fairly okay. Thank you so much for introducing me to you name. Is it okay if I address u Randy? Am sorry I don't always respond to your messages instantly because we have tie differences and at times am at work. I receive every message and just want the right time to respond with the right information. i have seen so many rash type. some very typical and common with easy treatment options and some that do not fit any typical rash. The most important approach to non typical rash is to avoid rushing to treatment without understanding what is going on. Most of them get resolved without any aggressive treatment and they are never an emergency. I know I have not resolved this problem already but would see what we do before this month expires. We would for sure triumph over this rash. Good luck, XXXXXXX Let's stay in touch. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (12 hours later)

sorry I have so many messages I figured that since I re paid my dues I would have to go with another doctor which is something I did not want to do. Yes by all means you can address me as XXXXXXX I live in a small town called Kingsville Ontario Canada. I am just south of Detroit Michigan. Just wanted to let you know that I think the skid where it is attached to the head of my penis is looking better, not so dark in color. So I hope that is a sign of healing. The rash on the head is still there. From what you are saying this rash may go away on its own and never come back but then again it could come back. thank you for getting back to me and I will stay in touch.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (11 hours later)

Brief Answer: I think so and don't wan to try anything this soon Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for following up with me. I am sure the moderators were concerned that your queries have not been well addressed and that is why they thought proposing a new doctor to you would have been a better idea.I don't just think that would have been a wise thing to do in the middle of our discussion. Lets' use the time factor. I am pretty sure it would provide the best details and way forward about this rash. I hope we get there sooner than later. At least. happy you found a change that suggests some form of improvement. we are definitely not there yet but it is interesting to know that. . Detroit has been home to me in the past years.I am no longer there but still has a family in XXXXXXX Arbor, next to Detroit. I wish you well and keep our updates flowing in as soon as they come in. Dr. Ditah

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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (12 hours later)

thank you for your answer. That was the one thing I was trying to avoid was talking to another doctor. I would have to through the entire story again and that would get me no where. You have been a great help to me and that is why I paid the 15 dollars to continue to talk to you and only you. Again I will keep you up to date and as soon as I see a big change I will send you another image to you can compare. I am sure that is one way that you can comment on my progress with this rash. thanks again XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (37 hours later)

Brief Answer: For sure, you are stiill connceted to me Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX and thanks for the updates. This is always good news hearing that the rash keep looking better. Let's hope that it all continues in this light till it finally gets over. For sure, we are still connected. Sorry for responding late but be sure that we are definitely well connected. Keep the updates coming and have a great weekend! Dr. Ditah, MD.

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