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What Could Be The Painless Lump On The Penis?
I m 50+ and noticed, when I went to the toilet first thing in the morning, a bruise about 1.25cm in diameter over the back of the shaft of my penis, around mid-point, maybe slightly towards the base. No discomfort to start with. At night, I noticed a small paler area, may be slightly reddish, in the middle of the bruise. On feeling it, it appeared to be a tiny lump, about 2-3mm in size, completely within the very tin skin of the shaft - I can actually pick it up and roll it between my fingers. Since its appearance, it has got a very slight burning sensation. I have only one partner and have no urinary or other symptoms. Normal erection and no pain during sexual intercourse. I would be grateful for your opinion as to what might it be.
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Tue, 15 Apr 2014
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Hello
Thanks for query.
Based on what you have described I would state that you have either staphylococcal infection of a hair follicle (Boil) or infected sebaceous cyst over shaft of the penis,
You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Augmentin along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice dailyfor a week .
If does not subside with the treatment consult qualified General Surgeon for evaluation and further treatment.
It may need to get drained or excised in Toto.
Dr.Patil.
Thanks for query.
Based on what you have described I would state that you have either staphylococcal infection of a hair follicle (Boil) or infected sebaceous cyst over shaft of the penis,
You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Augmentin along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice dailyfor a week .
If does not subside with the treatment consult qualified General Surgeon for evaluation and further treatment.
It may need to get drained or excised in Toto.
Dr.Patil.
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