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What Can One Do About Persistent Discharge From The Penis, And Severe Itching Around The Groin Area While Having Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes?
Question: My husband is 40 years old and has uncontrolled type 2 diabetes he has had a discharge from his penis for 4 months his diabetic meds have been changed He still has discharge and severe itching around his groin area he has been tested for STD and tests have been negative. His doctor gave him a referral to a urologist but I believe he should see his diabetes Dr. please help us out as he is desperate
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection suspected
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is certainly an infection, most probably candida infection. Antibiotics do not help in these cases, but anti-fungal treatment is needed.
Diabetic patients are prone to fungal infection.
You need to see an urologist and start treatment, meanwhile the sugar levels should try to be within the normal ranges.
Hope the information will help and wish him good health.
Regards,
Dr. Mirjeta
Fungal infection suspected
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is certainly an infection, most probably candida infection. Antibiotics do not help in these cases, but anti-fungal treatment is needed.
Diabetic patients are prone to fungal infection.
You need to see an urologist and start treatment, meanwhile the sugar levels should try to be within the normal ranges.
Hope the information will help and wish him good health.
Regards,
Dr. Mirjeta
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