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I am suffering from penile infection with pain and burning. Please suggest medicines.

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Published At June 25, 2018
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am suffering from penile infection/balanitis for almost three months. This is occurring every week once or twice but it is disappearing after two to three days and coming back again. Initially, my symptoms were:

  1. Itching.
  2. Redness around the head of the penis.
  3. Swelling under the foreskin, and around the penile head.
  4. Small red tips on the head of the penis.
  5. Burning sensation.
  6. White/thick fluid discharge.
  7. Little discomfort during urination.

But now, along with these, I am experiencing pain and more burning sensation. Please suggest some medication to get rid of this disease.

Answered by Dr. Sreelakshmi. S

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

From your description, you are suffering from balanitis. It can be due to irritation from soap or other products that you are using to wash that area, or it can be due to a fungal infection. I would like you to check your blood sugar. Discontinue the use of soap and other perfumed products, wash the area with warm water and keep dry. I suggest using Clotrimazole solution every night daily at bedtime. Follow up in two weeks.

Patient's Query

Thanks alot doctor, please help me in getting more details if possible, Is this dangerous and related to sugar level? i am planning to get married soon so should i need to postpone my marriage for some time till this is gone?. Your response would be more helpful for me.
Answered by Dr. Sreelakshmi. S
Hi Mr. Kumar I can understand your anxiety regarding this problem. The balanitis may be due to allergic reaction to an irritant. It may be any product you are using to wash the area. Avoid all those and use warm water only. keep the area dry and avoid tight clothes also. . It will subside itself . Use clotrimazole solution daily. Get urine microscopy & culture to rule out urinary infection and blood test for sexually transmitted infections like Chlamydia and gonorrhea, if you think you have any risk of getting an infection.. If all STD results are negative, there is no risk for a married life . Balanitis is not sexually transmitted. Take Doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 7 days. Follow up with results .

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sreelakshmi. S
Dr. Sreelakshmi. S

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