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Why Is The Base Of My Penis Swollen And Sensitive?
I had what appeared to be a small spot on the base of penis 2 days ago, it popped during the night and bled a very small amount, it did seem like a zit that i just to get when i was a teenager on my face however it was very very tender. Now just above the base of my penis on my right side is swollen and is sensitive to touch and causes discomfort. I have a bit of a cold and my joints have been aching. Could it be just connected to the cold or could it be an STD?
Tue, 10 Sep 2019
Hello,
This could be due to vigorous sexual intercourse which tends to injure the smaller tissues like glans, frenulum, and foreskin of the penis.
You can take short course oral anti-inflammatories with antiallergic drugs available over the counter and apply antiseptic cream with mild steroids (Betnovate-N) which will reduce swelling, redness, and inflammation.
You have taken Tab.doxy and force which are antibacterial and antifungal drugs which would be effective if there will be respective infections.
Avoid sexual activity for 1-2 days and then observe for the disappearance of swelling and pain.
You will start improving within 2 to 3 days of this oral and topical drugs.
To avoid future recurrence, use lubricants like KY jelly or Vaseline during sexual activity.
If the swelling and pain do not subside or there is the appearance of discharge or any other similar symptom, you need to consult your GP (if surgeon or dermatologist appointment is not feasible) for proper clinical assessment and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
This could be due to vigorous sexual intercourse which tends to injure the smaller tissues like glans, frenulum, and foreskin of the penis.
You can take short course oral anti-inflammatories with antiallergic drugs available over the counter and apply antiseptic cream with mild steroids (Betnovate-N) which will reduce swelling, redness, and inflammation.
You have taken Tab.doxy and force which are antibacterial and antifungal drugs which would be effective if there will be respective infections.
Avoid sexual activity for 1-2 days and then observe for the disappearance of swelling and pain.
You will start improving within 2 to 3 days of this oral and topical drugs.
To avoid future recurrence, use lubricants like KY jelly or Vaseline during sexual activity.
If the swelling and pain do not subside or there is the appearance of discharge or any other similar symptom, you need to consult your GP (if surgeon or dermatologist appointment is not feasible) for proper clinical assessment and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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