Suggest Treatment For Painless Bumps On The Penile Shaft

Posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2016

Question: Dear doctor,
I am XXXXXXX an 23 year old man. I have been having these painless bumps on my penile shaft for about 5 months now and the number of bumps are increasing. I am not sure of what they are and althoigh I haven't got any symptoms, I am still worried. Please guide me on what it is and what me next course of action should be.
Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It. Could be wart

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the query
Usually painless bumps on genital part is wart. It is caused by papilloma virus. If you wish, can be confirmed by lab test
It may disappear by itself or may need treatment It's treated by a local solution or laser
Dr Saatiish Jhuntrraa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (26 hours later)

Is there anything i can do to make them go away? How long do they usually persist for? Are there advice you can give me ?
tq

Answered by Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Keep up the genital hygiene

Detailed Answer:
hi
They may go by themselves in 2-3 weeks but it may not happen. You have to wait and watch Just keep good genital hygiene. Remember this is highly communicable.
Dr Saatiish Jhuntrraa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar