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What Causes Red Bump On Penis And White Blisters On Tongue?
Question: Doctor,
I have had two different doctors examine a red bump on my penis and white blisters on my tongue. In both cases, they diagnosed me with Lichen Planus.
HOWEVER,
Since then, I have WebMD'd and read every description of every illness under the sun.
Since last Saturday, I've had penile and anal burning (either real or imagined)
Stiffness in my back that worked down to my left glute. It subsided quickly to a tightness in my stomach.
I have swollen Lymph nodes in my groin.
I have had weakness in my limbs and very slight light headedness which could be from my own supreme anxiety.
I currently have tingling in my skin. mostly in my hands and lower legs. feet, too.
Is this consistent with Lichens Planus? It sounds more consistent with Herpes.
Any thoughts?
I have had two different doctors examine a red bump on my penis and white blisters on my tongue. In both cases, they diagnosed me with Lichen Planus.
HOWEVER,
Since then, I have WebMD'd and read every description of every illness under the sun.
Since last Saturday, I've had penile and anal burning (either real or imagined)
Stiffness in my back that worked down to my left glute. It subsided quickly to a tightness in my stomach.
I have swollen Lymph nodes in my groin.
I have had weakness in my limbs and very slight light headedness which could be from my own supreme anxiety.
I currently have tingling in my skin. mostly in my hands and lower legs. feet, too.
Is this consistent with Lichens Planus? It sounds more consistent with Herpes.
Any thoughts?
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be herpes
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Lichen planus is disease of skin and systemic manifestation of disease are are.
It's unlikely to be Herpes. Herpes is only restricted to to particular dermatome or part of body. It may only produce systemic manifestation during initial exposure.
As two doctors have examined and opined that it's Lichen planus , it is most likely to be Lichen planus.
You can send us clinical photograph for further assessment.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
Unlikely to be herpes
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Lichen planus is disease of skin and systemic manifestation of disease are are.
It's unlikely to be Herpes. Herpes is only restricted to to particular dermatome or part of body. It may only produce systemic manifestation during initial exposure.
As two doctors have examined and opined that it's Lichen planus , it is most likely to be Lichen planus.
You can send us clinical photograph for further assessment.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Doctor,
Thank you for your answer.
My concern is that the burning I feel along with the back /glute pain along with the swollen lymph nodes is indicative of herpes.
Is it possible that the current lichen planus diagnosis is correct, but that I am also suffering from prodrome stages of herpes?
Unless the symptoms I feel are indicative of lichen planus, I fear that it is herpes.
I first noticed the lichen planus bump on Thursday 6-5-14 and I felt the first burning and light headedness on Saturday 6-7-14.
As it stands today, I have no herpatic outbreak.
Thank you for your answer.
My concern is that the burning I feel along with the back /glute pain along with the swollen lymph nodes is indicative of herpes.
Is it possible that the current lichen planus diagnosis is correct, but that I am also suffering from prodrome stages of herpes?
Unless the symptoms I feel are indicative of lichen planus, I fear that it is herpes.
I first noticed the lichen planus bump on Thursday 6-5-14 and I felt the first burning and light headedness on Saturday 6-7-14.
As it stands today, I have no herpatic outbreak.
Brief Answer:
Did you have any exposure?
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Herpes prodrome is usually followed by appearance of typical herpes lesion in next three to four days.
The back ache and lymph node enlargement of unlikely to be due to herpes. They could also occur in non specific viral prodrome.
Did you have any significant risky sexual exposure in preceeding 15 days?
If yes what was the exposure.
Do get back to me with info
Take care
Did you have any exposure?
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Herpes prodrome is usually followed by appearance of typical herpes lesion in next three to four days.
The back ache and lymph node enlargement of unlikely to be due to herpes. They could also occur in non specific viral prodrome.
Did you have any significant risky sexual exposure in preceeding 15 days?
If yes what was the exposure.
Do get back to me with info
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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