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Taking Humira For Crohn's Disease. Tight Foreskin. Related To Medication?
I m currently taking humira for my Crohn s disease. I ve been on this medication for two years now and though it is helping in not sure if it has been causing another problem. My foreskin has been getting tighter for aroung 18 months now and it now so tight that I can barely pull it back to wash let alone when erect. Could this be related to the medication? Thank you for your help.
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
Hello,
welcome to Healthcare Magic.
It less likely due to Humira use. Common possible reason for tight foreskin in your case:
-Autoimmune skin disease. Presence of Crohn disease increase chances of having other autoimmune diseases.
-Repeated infection and trauma to that part
Irrespective of cause, circumcision is the good treatment option for you.
Wish you good health and all the best.
Regards,
Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal
www.99doctor.com
welcome to Healthcare Magic.
It less likely due to Humira use. Common possible reason for tight foreskin in your case:
-Autoimmune skin disease. Presence of Crohn disease increase chances of having other autoimmune diseases.
-Repeated infection and trauma to that part
Irrespective of cause, circumcision is the good treatment option for you.
Wish you good health and all the best.
Regards,
Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal
www.99doctor.com
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