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What Causes Itching On Penis In A Child?
My 4 yr old son is complaining of itching on the tip of his penis perhaps inside his urethra. He has no discharge, no rash. He is urinating as usual and has no pain. No other symptoms. Its been going on for a few days now. Any help with this would be most appreciated. Thank you, Kelsey
Tue, 27 May 2014
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The symptoms are likely to be due to balanitis, that is inflammation of glans of penis.
I would suggest you the following
1. Hot seitz bath: To a tub of lukewarm water add handful of common table salt. MAke child sit in it for 15-2ominutes each session twice a day
2. After the bath apply Betamethasone ointment to tip.
Do get back to me for further queries
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
The symptoms are likely to be due to balanitis, that is inflammation of glans of penis.
I would suggest you the following
1. Hot seitz bath: To a tub of lukewarm water add handful of common table salt. MAke child sit in it for 15-2ominutes each session twice a day
2. After the bath apply Betamethasone ointment to tip.
Do get back to me for further queries
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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