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Is Taking Antibiotics For Swelling In Penis Frequently Be A Matter Of Concern?

Hello Doctor, my son 5yrs old been advised by doc to go for circumcision cos of frequent penis swallon. i feel that he's too small to go to this surgery and would like to delay the sugery but the problem he has to take a strong antibiotic everytime the penis swallon. is there any harm if he takes antibiotic frequantly? Please advice. Thanking you in advance.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi...unless we find out the cause of swelling as infection, no need to use antibiotics. Now a days we use Efficort cream for external application to resolve the issue of tight prepuce. I suggest you consult your pediatrician regarding this.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Is Taking Antibiotics For Swelling In Penis Frequently Be A Matter Of Concern?

Hi...unless we find out the cause of swelling as infection, no need to use antibiotics. Now a days we use Efficort cream for external application to resolve the issue of tight prepuce. I suggest you consult your pediatrician regarding this. Regards - Dr. Sumanth