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I had a frenulum tear. How long will it take to heal?
Query: Hi doctor, I got married before seven years and living happily with my wife. A week ago, I had a very enthusiastic sex session in the shower. During which I slipped out and missed going back in and had a substantial impact. At that time I believe I had a frenulum tear and the skin was split. After... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is quite common to get a frenulum tear while having coitus. It will heal within four to five days and pain will subside in a day or two. However, if you still continue to have pain, you can seek an opinion. Avoid coitus for few days for a quick recovery. For furth... Read Full »
How to care for a cut in the frenulum?
Query: Hi doctor, I got a cut on my frenulum during intercourse nine months ago. It was hurting initially, but I felt better after a few days. I had intercourse again, and the cut got reopened. I took a break for two weeks from intercourse, and it felt better. Then again, the cut reopened on masturbation. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The minimum number of days for abstinence from any sexual activity is 28 days and preferably six weeks if it is recurrent. So, unless you have diabetes, you should give proper time to heal. I suggest you continue applying antibiotic ointment as before and maintain ... Read Full »
I saw blood on the foreskin of my penis. Is it abnormal?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 19-year-old. I am suffering from pain in my penis, mostly between the foreskin and the glans penis. It hurts more especially when I pass urine. Last week, I had rough sex with my girlfriend. At that time I saw blood on the foreskin of my penis. What should I do now? After the spe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. It is not a major problem. If possible, please sent me the images of your penis both from above and below with the foreskin retracted properly. You might have injured frenulum while having sex, but do not worry as it is not a major problem. I will ... Read Full »
Can an injury to the penis make it numb and shrink?
Query: Hi doctor, I remember that I twisted and pulled my penis and had a sudden shrink and felt some numbness. Can the penis head be 360 degrees turned inside? It looks quite normal, but the frenulum is numb and stiff, like steel. It is painful, and it stings. As I massaged it with cocoa butter, it is li... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. First of all, I like to inform you that the penis root is composed of soft tissue and cannot be twisted 360 degrees inside. Even if you use all your force to twist your penis, it will return to normal unless there is dama... Read Full »
My lower frenulum got injured and looks red, inflamed, and swollen. How do I cure it at home?
Query: Hello doctor, About three days ago, my bottom frenulum got cut (between the bottom two teeth), and since then, it has slowly become infected where the skin broke. As a result, the gums around the four teeth are red and inflamed, slightly swollen, and a bit of pus is developing on the cut. Is there a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This should settle soon. It would be best if you apply topical anesthetic gels like Orajel (Benzocaine) over the cut and the gums with a clean finger thrice daily to prevent discomfort or pain. I also suggest the following. 1. Avoid hot and s... Read Full »
Why is the new skin over my frenulum white, wet, and peeling?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 50-years-old male with a height of 5'10" and a weight of 194.00 lb. A small cut occurred on the frenulum during intercourse two weeks ago. I cleaned the wound with Detol and then left-wound as such for three days, thinking it will heal. After three days, I found the skin around th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are keeping safe. I have read your history. Please understand that I will be able to access the severity of the wound only after seeing a well-focused photo of the lesion. Kindly revert with a photo so that I may give a diagnosis and guide you better. Thank... Read Full »
I am having pus discharge from the frenum. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor,I got cut on the frenulum with redness and swelling, and a little liquid is oozing out. How to manage it? Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Usually, this cut is due to the tight foreskin and persists until you avoid retracting the foreskin. After ten days, you can apply steroidal cream like Betnovate (Chlorocresol) twice daily for six weeks. After two weeks of... Read Full »
How long will it take to heal my torn penis?
Query: Hi doctor,The skin under my penis is a bit torn. It happened last month and again once this month. How long will it take to heal as it hurts while having sex? Please help me with this query. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think you have a frenulum tear. It will take 4 to 6 weeks to heal. After that, I will suggest taking antibiotics, analgesics, and ointment. The important thing is you should not have sex in the period; complete rest is needed. If possible, kindly upload the photos ... Read Full »
How long does a frenulum tear usually take to heal?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26-year-old male. I have a burning sensation in the penis. Symptoms are there for the last two days. I had a frenulum tear 50 days back during a sexual act. I have not participated in any since then. I feel like I have a urine infection. There is no other sensation apart from a bu... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Frenulum tear would heal completely within three months as the wound in the skin takes about seven days to close and three months for complete strength. The burning sensation would be due to infection. Urine culture is important, and according to the result sensitivity, a... Read Full »
Can circumcision cure bleeding from my penis tip during sex?
Query: Hello doctor, My husband and I had intercourse on the 25th night and the tip of his penis started bleeding during this. It was the first time he inserted his penis inside. The bleeding stopped the next day but the pain persisted. Today, there is a slight pain but he is afraid if he pulls the foreski... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what you say, it is likely that your husband is suffering from coitus related frenular tear. No ointment can cure or prevent recurrence of the same. A minor procedure like frenuloplasty is still associated with recurrence. Ideally, circumcision and six to eight ... Read Full »