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I would like to know about penile fractures. Kindly advise.
Query: Hello doctor,I recently heard about penile fractures, and with the holiday season around the corner, I am a bit concerned about injuries. Can you provide information on what a penile fracture is and how it can happen? Additionally, are there any precautions or safety tips during intimate moments tha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to provide you with the best medical advice. It is great that you are seeking information to prioritize safety. A penile fracture is a rare but serious injury that can occur when there is a tear in the thick sheath of the tissue (tunica albuginea) surround... Read Full »
I have bumps on my penis head and foreskin. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have noticed a cluster of bumps on the head of my penis and inside my foreskin. They do not cause any discomfort, itching, or burning. I am uncertain whether these are related to an STD (sexually transmitted disease) or if they might be Fordyce bumps. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to the icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I understand your concern. Based on your descriptions and the provided pictures, it appears you may be dealing with genital herpes. Have you had a history of unprotected sexu... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,Two days ago, I spilled a big amount of really hot green tea on my stomach and genitals. It started hurting very much for the first five to six minutes. I immediately went to the bathroom and started pouring cold water on my body. The pain started to go away after the first hours. But m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. I am not able to see how much it burned your skin, so I could help you properly but will guide you as much as I can. According to your description, the burn is not so deep so it would not affect your fertility. You should h... Read Full »
Can prone masturbation cause penis pain and numbness?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been practicing prone masturbation for the past year. I did not know it was harmful. At first, I had some pain, but I thought it was a urinary tract infection. The pain went away. I stopped masturbating about two months ago as I did not feel the urge. About a month back, I began... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, it is possible to have damaged penis tip skin and mucosa by prone masturbation. The penile tip is very sensitive. It is also a very delicate structure. If you permanently apply force, it will be damaged and lose sensation. Another poss... Read Full »
I have had balanitis, and my penis is red and inflamed after sex. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have had this balanitis issue for a few years, but it has not gone away yet. I have attached a picture. Right now, the right side of my penis is red and inflamed. I recently had sex, and that caused it to bruise a bit. What can I use for this issue? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi doctor, I have reviewed your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). You suffer from candidal balanoposthitis, a fungal infection of the foreskin and glans penis. It presents as itching, red spots on the glans, swelling and cracks on the foreskin, and inability to retrac... Read Full »