Is Sore On Penis A Symptom Of Sexually Transmitted Disease?

Posted on Mon, 16 Feb 2015

Question: Can a sore on my penis be a sign of a sexually transmitted disease?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
A definitive symptom

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal
I have read your query
I think I can help you.

A sore on the penis is the most common feature of most of the STDs.
In fact, it is the commonest symptom of the STD called syphilis.
This responds to penicilliin group of medicines best. Of course, other medicines are also active.
Thus, as I said, it is one of the commonest symptom, and one should definitely think of STIs when he has a sore.

I hope that the information helps.
Please feel free to contact us for further queries.
Dr Mittal

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T