What Does A Lump At Circumcision Site Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 19 Jun 2017

Question: I woke up this morning and noticed a hard lump on the circumcision line of my penile shaft. It is somewhat sore to the touch. I had sex yesterday with my girlfriend twice and masterbated once this morning, prior to discovering the bump. Could it be a lymphocele, should i be concerned. Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is a Subcuticular Abscess.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .Based on the facts and photographs hat you have posted you seem to have developed Sucuticular Abscess over shaft of the Penis .

It is a staphylococcal infection of a sweat gland .

You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefixime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily.

Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily.

Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.

If does not subside within a week may need to drain it out .

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.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

What causes this type of abcess

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is a Staphylococcal Infection of Mucus secreting gland.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .

It is usually due to bacterial infection of mucus secreting gland likely to be due to unprotected sex if female partner has vaginal infection .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (42 minutes later)

Is it an std

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be confirmed only on investigation

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up

As regards whether it is STD ,it can be confirmed only on following laboratory tests
1) Swab test and Culture of discharge or pus from lump
2) Blood test for STD to be carried out two weeks after exposure

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (33 minutes later)

Can i get cefixime over the counter or do i need a perscription. If so how could i nobtain on

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cefexime is available only on prescription

Detailed Answer:
helo
Thanks for follow up .

Cefixime is a scheduled drug and can be available only on prescription of a qualified Dr.

Consult your family physician to get it else you may take Erythromycin twice daily which is available over the counter .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar