Balanitis is the swelling of the glans (head) of the penis. It is usually caused by infection and poor hygiene, especially in uncircumcised males. Symptoms include redness, swelling, itching, pain and discharge.
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How can I treat balanitis and painful swollen veins at home?
Query: Hi doctor,I have been having some issues with my penis. At first, a month ago I thought I had balanitis and so I used Terrarisil balanitis cream but I have only used a few times and now I see that one of my veins got swollen and it feels like it aches a little. I do not know what to do with both the... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know your age, are you sexually active? To me it looks like Mondor disease, a condition in which veins get swollen for which there can be many reasons like penile injury, sexual activity, etc. The condition is treatable. You have to take oral antibiotic an... Read Full »
What could be the occasional itchy rash present on the head of penis?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 24 years old. Not too long ago, I got a small rash on the head of my penis; it was like three to four little red bumps. It was a bit itchy but not to where I would always feel the nerve to itch. I saw online that using antibacterial aloe vera gel would help. And it did go away afte... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please attach pictures of your lesions for proper diagnosis and treatment. There can be infection, eczematous disease or inflammatory disorder. So, please send your lesion picture for an appropriate diagnosis. Read Full »