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Question: Hello Doctor XXXXXXX Goel,
Since the past 1 week the foreskin of penis has become tighter as well the veins thicker & red. I am unable to pull the skin backwards & I feel my skin has shrunk, thereby making it painful to pull the skin backwards.
Also I feel itching under the foreskin, on the erogenous tip of the penis. The erogenous part has become red & I can feel a thin white layer forming under the skin, sort of skin drying and peeling off.
I am under an attack of Varicella (Chickenpox) Virus from and under a high dose of antivirals from the past 1 week. My skin specialist doctor has given me, which I have been taking for the past 1 week.
1. Aciclovir 800mg 5 times X 7 days
2. Cap Augmentin 625mg 2 times X 5 days (amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium)
3. Levocetrizine Zocet 5 Tablets 2 times X 5 days
A. Could this have occurred because of taking this medication?
B. Please suggest medication to get rid of this phenomenon.
Regards
XXXX
Since the past 1 week the foreskin of penis has become tighter as well the veins thicker & red. I am unable to pull the skin backwards & I feel my skin has shrunk, thereby making it painful to pull the skin backwards.
Also I feel itching under the foreskin, on the erogenous tip of the penis. The erogenous part has become red & I can feel a thin white layer forming under the skin, sort of skin drying and peeling off.
I am under an attack of Varicella (Chickenpox) Virus from and under a high dose of antivirals from the past 1 week. My skin specialist doctor has given me, which I have been taking for the past 1 week.
1. Aciclovir 800mg 5 times X 7 days
2. Cap Augmentin 625mg 2 times X 5 days (amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium)
3. Levocetrizine Zocet 5 Tablets 2 times X 5 days
A. Could this have occurred because of taking this medication?
B. Please suggest medication to get rid of this phenomenon.
Regards
XXXX
Brief Answer:
You need to consult qualified Urologist .
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have infection of the foreskin (Posthatitis) or fungal infection of foreskin .
I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) Are you diabetic ?
2) Do you have any urinary symptoms like frequency for urination ,burning,urgency etc?
Many a times itching pf the foreskin with discharge is presenting symptom of diabetes .
Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic
tests done to confirm the diagnosis.
1) Urine routine and culture.
2) Swab test and culture of discharge from the glans penis .
3) Blood sugar level on empty stomach and 2 hours after lunch to rule out or confirm diabetes..
Continue taking medications prescribed by your family Dr.In addition to it take anti fungal medication like Fluconozole twice daily along with topical anti fungal cream like Candid cream .
Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily.
Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil
You need to consult qualified Urologist .
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have infection of the foreskin (Posthatitis) or fungal infection of foreskin .
I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) Are you diabetic ?
2) Do you have any urinary symptoms like frequency for urination ,burning,urgency etc?
Many a times itching pf the foreskin with discharge is presenting symptom of diabetes .
Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic
tests done to confirm the diagnosis.
1) Urine routine and culture.
2) Swab test and culture of discharge from the glans penis .
3) Blood sugar level on empty stomach and 2 hours after lunch to rule out or confirm diabetes..
Continue taking medications prescribed by your family Dr.In addition to it take anti fungal medication like Fluconozole twice daily along with topical anti fungal cream like Candid cream .
Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily.
Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil
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