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What To Do If Child Has Burning Sensation In Penis When Under Water?
ok, my 11 yr old complains of stinging when he urinates. I asked him if it gets red, and where does it sting. He explained to me that it isn t just the pool it s anytime it gets submerged. He told me it is mid-shaft that burns. We tried vaseline, but after a day of swimming it came off and he was in so much pain. He now doesn t want to go with his friends if they are going to be in any water. Is there a condom or something similar that he could put one on before being in water. Would this help? I hate seeing him saddened to know he really wants to get with with his friends but doesn t want the pain that follows.
Fri, 18 Jul 2014
by your description it is difficult to say if it is skin problem/urinary infection or stricture of passage. It would be not right to concentrate only for skin barrier. try to find the cause.
if problem is only skin- zinc oxide containing creams , the one used for diaper rashes may be used. no condoms are available for this age and non erectile penis.you may cut fingers of surgical gloves of appropriate size.
if problem is only skin- zinc oxide containing creams , the one used for diaper rashes may be used. no condoms are available for this age and non erectile penis.you may cut fingers of surgical gloves of appropriate size.
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