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What Causes Itching And Tingling Sensation On Penis In A Sexually Active Person?

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Posted on Tue, 7 Apr 2015
Question: I started having sex with a new partner in July 2014. Soon after I started having a tingling sensation, and itchy feeling on my penis from time to time. It would last for a week or two and go away. The sensation comes back once in a while. The tingling itchy sensation came back about a week ago with an added concern. Last night I started to experience back pain. I read that back pain is a symptom of herpes. Please help with advice? Could this be herpes?
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Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Go for herpes antibodies test.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.
I have gone through the details.

The symptoms may be due to herpes,as it can manifest without vesicles (water filled lesions) .
You can go for IgM and IgG HSV 1&2 antibodies test to rule out herpes.
It is not clear about partner history of herpes, or any STDs or infections.
It can be due to neuropathies or vitamin deficiencies. If herpes comes negative you can consult physician for examination and needful.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
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What Causes Itching And Tingling Sensation On Penis In A Sexually Active Person?

Brief Answer: Go for herpes antibodies test. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query. Welcome to health care magic. I have gone through the details. The symptoms may be due to herpes,as it can manifest without vesicles (water filled lesions) . You can go for IgM and IgG HSV 1&2 antibodies test to rule out herpes. It is not clear about partner history of herpes, or any STDs or infections. It can be due to neuropathies or vitamin deficiencies. If herpes comes negative you can consult physician for examination and needful. You can get back for any clarification. Thank you Dr Bharatesh D Basti Dermatologist and venerologist