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Suggest Treatment For Lump In Penile Shaft
Question: Hi
I have a small lump at the base of the penis shaft. Its colour is that of my skin. It developed since the last 2 days and the size has remained the same. It hurts only when pressed and not while moving around
I have a small lump at the base of the penis shaft. Its colour is that of my skin. It developed since the last 2 days and the size has remained the same. It hurts only when pressed and not while moving around
Brief Answer:
It's likely to be an inflammatory swelling.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ashterock and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i can fully understand and share your concern.
The photograph isn't clear enough to make a diagnosis.
It would be helpful to get clearer pictures of the swelling.
A swelling that develops in two days,and hurts with pressure, is very suggestive of an inflammatory nature.
You should get it examined by an Urologist.
The following tests will help in arriving at the cause for the swelling :
1. blood routine,sugar, platelets, and LFT.
After the examination,a proper decision can be taken,regarding further treatment.
Maintain good penile hygiene.
You're welcome to send the reports here, for an expert opinion.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
It's likely to be an inflammatory swelling.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ashterock and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i can fully understand and share your concern.
The photograph isn't clear enough to make a diagnosis.
It would be helpful to get clearer pictures of the swelling.
A swelling that develops in two days,and hurts with pressure, is very suggestive of an inflammatory nature.
You should get it examined by an Urologist.
The following tests will help in arriving at the cause for the swelling :
1. blood routine,sugar, platelets, and LFT.
After the examination,a proper decision can be taken,regarding further treatment.
Maintain good penile hygiene.
You're welcome to send the reports here, for an expert opinion.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I am attaching some more clearer pictures of the inflammation. Will get back to you once more after I get the lab reports. But meanwhile please let me know if you could deduce anything from these images since getting the tests done would take some time
Brief Answer:
Most probably an inflammatory swelling.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ashterock.
These pictures are clearer.
It looks very much like an inflammatory swelling .
On feeling it,you may not be able to move it much,and will be painful.
Awaiting your other reports.
Maintain good genital hygiene.
It's best to show it to a surgeon/Urologist, at the earliest.
Wish you well.
Most probably an inflammatory swelling.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ashterock.
These pictures are clearer.
It looks very much like an inflammatory swelling .
On feeling it,you may not be able to move it much,and will be painful.
Awaiting your other reports.
Maintain good genital hygiene.
It's best to show it to a surgeon/Urologist, at the earliest.
Wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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