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What Causes Pain And Swelling On Penis Head?
My son is 5 years old and today after his shower he started feeling pain on the head portion of the penis which in swelled slightly.also we observed white pus oozing out from the penis tip.he is not circumcized. Would like to know why this happens and should i panic to this situation?
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Tue, 18 Mar 2014
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Wed, 19 Mar 2014
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Wed, 19 Mar 2014
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Probably he is not circumcized yet...and as you said there is a swelling and pus oozing out that means. ..infection is there....so I would suggest you to visit a pediatrician without any delay and get it corrected....as child is experiencing pain treatment should be as soon as possible...doc will remove a skin attached to it.....I hope this will help you..tk cr
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