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Swelling On Penis

A swollen penis may or may not be associated with itching, pain, discharge, redness, fever, burning sensation while urination or intercourse, etc. Swelling of the penis occurs in balanitis, urethritis, Peyronie's disease, priapism, allergic reaction to hygiene products, condoms, lubricants, paraphimosis, posthitis, and tumors of the penis. Medications based on the cause, ice packs, personal hygiene, etc., are helpful.

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Is torn meatus dangerous?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 26 year old. I did not have any physical relationship till date. My meatus got torn from bottom of around 1 mm three weeks back due to masturbating on bed in jean. The meatus was swollen and looked like lips. I felt continuous need to urinate every 10 minutes or so. The urine was als...  Read Full »


Dr. Gopinath

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First let me say that this is a minor issue and you need not worry. You have had a minor tear in meatus as per your description. It will heal definitely. It may take a couple of weeks still. You need not take any medicine or cream. In case it heals by scarring meatus beco...  Read Full »

I have pain, redness, and swelling on my penis following circumcision. Should I be concerned?

Query: Hi doctor,I recently underwent circumcision. After five to six weeks, my morning erections and even normal erections, especially after masturbation, cause my penis to swell up completely red and cause pain for some time. To reduce the pain, I sometimes take either Ultracet-D or Chymoral Forte as pre...  Read Full »


Dr. Madhav Tiwari

Answer: Hello, I am delighted you turned to icliniq.com with your medical-related questions. I can certainly relate to your worries, and will do my best to assist. Generally, after circumcision, things settle down in four to six weeks, and there should not be any swelling. However, I suspect that your ...  Read Full »

I have a persistent burning sensation on the tip of my penis that does not seem to cure. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a mild burning sensation on the tip of my penis glans. It has been a few months since the burning started and it does not seem to cure. At times the burning sensation stays for a whole day and sometimes swelling appears too. Also, I had unprotected sex with my partner for the f...  Read Full »


Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. If all the tests are normal, then I suggest you stay relaxed and follow the instructions mentioned below; 1) Avoid irritation or friction in that area. 2) Wear loose and cotton innerwear. 3) Do not over-clean u...  Read Full »

I had put 11 to 12 rubber bands around my penis, and I could not take out the one that went inside the body. Please suggest something.

Query: Hello doctor, I had put 11 to 12 rubber bands around my penis about three and a half years ago. I feel one of the rubber bands went inside the body. I am unable to take it out. I experience discomfort in the area between the hips, stomach, legs, and base of the penis. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vaibhav Vishal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you visit a nearby urologist. The rubber band might be hidden below the penile skin or inside the urethra. In either case, you will not be able to remove it, and you will need help from a urologist. He will be able to remove it completely after the examinatio...  Read Full »

I have a small, swollen, dark red spot on the underside of my foreskin for a year. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old male, and I have noticed a dark red spot underside of my foreskin that has been there for some time. After cleaning it thoroughly, I felt a slight tingling sensation, but it subsided. This spot is only present in one area, and there are no signs of a rash or anything...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. It would greatly help if you share a picture of the affected area. If you have had unprotected sex, it is important to consider the possibility of a sexually transmitted infection. I suggest you undergo TPHA (treponema ...  Read Full »

I have had balanitis, which is not getting better. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18 years old male. I have had a complaint of meatus that turned red and swollen with pus. I have been having a form of balanitis on the head of my penis for over a month, and it is not getting any better. I have visited my doctor twice already and have been given Fluconazole the s...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. It seems you have balanitis. Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Balanitis involving the foreskin and prepuce is termed balanoposthitis. Predisposing factors include poor hygiene and overwashing, use of over-the-counter med...  Read Full »

I get right-side epididymis swelling twice a month, which is extremely painful for 30 minutes before subsiding. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from occasional swelling of epididymis on the right side. It usually swells once or twice in a month causing acute discomfort. The duration of swelling ranges from 30 minutes to 2 hours, after that, it fades away. Along with epididymis, the right scrotum also swells. This p...  Read Full »


Dr. Choudhary Devendra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your reports (attachments removed to protect patient's identity) are very clear that you do not have epididymitis or as you mentioned no urinary symptoms. I do not think you will have fertility problems and no benefit of discussion before one year of sexually regular ac...  Read Full »

I had circumcision two months ago and still has some swelling. Should I be concerned?

Query: Hello doctor, I had circumcision done two months ago and I still have swelling around my penis. I did a CBC (complete blood count) and urine test last week, and all were normal. The doctor last month said that all the incisions have healed. There is no discharge, but I have minor discomfort due to t...  Read Full »


Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The healing looks fine (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The swelling is mostly due to an extra skin that is bunching up in a non-erect position. When you have an erection, it might be less prominent. If all excess skin were removed, sometimes t...  Read Full »

I am seeing a white line on my penis's underskin. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I see a small white line on the underskin of my penis. It does not hurt, but it has been there for quite some time. Can you help me understand what it is?  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a variation of normal light and dark skin at the genitalia. It can be present in normal individuals. As long as no pain, discharge, itching, or inflammation is present, there is nothing to worry about.   Read Full »

I had circumcision before a month. Is it normal to have swelling around the tip of penis?

Query: Hello doctor, My circumcision surgery was done a month ago. The swelling and surrounding area seemed to improve until last month. In the mid of last month when I was cleaning the area, I noticed it starting to burn around the bottom swelling area. During those couple of days, I saw the swelling ligh...  Read Full »


Dr. Gajanan Shirpad Bhat

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the attached image (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). Yes, it is reasonable to have this much swelling, which will resolve over time. Yes, it is usually expected to heal. Yes, the burning sensation is due to irritation. The appe...  Read Full »

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