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What Causes Swelling In Foreskin Around The Penis And Groin Area?
Question: My foreskin around my penis and grian area is swollen with no pain.
Brief Answer:
infection
Detailed Answer:
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I am sorry to hear that you are having swelling of the foreskin. This is a fungal infection and needs to be treated with both antibiotics and antifungal medication. This is untreated can get worse and even prevent you from urinating. I recommend that you see your medical provider and get treated.
While waiting to see your doctor gently pull back the foreskin and clean the area with gentle soap.
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infection
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to hear that you are having swelling of the foreskin. This is a fungal infection and needs to be treated with both antibiotics and antifungal medication. This is untreated can get worse and even prevent you from urinating. I recommend that you see your medical provider and get treated.
While waiting to see your doctor gently pull back the foreskin and clean the area with gentle soap.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It feels puffy and still swollen. What kind of fungal infection is this. I have an appointment to see my doctor on Saturday.
Brief Answer:
yeast infection
Detailed Answer:
Usually the infection in the foreskin is a candida infection similar to women's yeast infection. You can try some OTC antifungals until you see your MD but beware they sprays and creams are alcohol base and will burn
yeast infection
Detailed Answer:
Usually the infection in the foreskin is a candida infection similar to women's yeast infection. You can try some OTC antifungals until you see your MD but beware they sprays and creams are alcohol base and will burn
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Could this infection affect your grian area as well. Could I purchase the otc at wallgreens. Is it a cream or spary.
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Yes the infection can affect the entire groin area. Yes you can purchase topical antifungals at a Walgreens. There are several brands available. I prefer my patients to use Tinactin or Lamisil.
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Yes the infection can affect the entire groin area. Yes you can purchase topical antifungals at a Walgreens. There are several brands available. I prefer my patients to use Tinactin or Lamisil.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Your welcome
Detailed Answer:
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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