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My penis shaft hurts and has turned red after sex. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27 year old male. I had unprotected intercourse two weeks back with my girlfriend. From yesterday, my penis shaft hurts, and it looks red too. I have pain while peeing, too. All these symptoms are causing anxiety and fear in me. Do these symptoms indicate any sexually transmitted d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Please share a picture of the affected area. If there was unprotected sex, one needs to think of sexually transmitted infection. So, I suggest you do the following tests: 1. TPHA (treponema pallidum hemagglutination). 2. HPV DNA PCR ... Read Full »
I have pain and redness on my labia minora. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have some redness on my labia minora that is painful to the touch. I went to the doctor yesterday to get tested for genital herpes but I am very stressed out waiting for the results. I have been examining my vulva and noticed some finger-like projections near the red and painful area... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, I propose you have developed vulvovaginitis. Is there any history of fever, abdominal pain, unprotected sex, or allergy to cosmetics? If not, I would suggest you take the tablet Diclofenac 100 mg twice a day, tabl... Read Full »
I have cracks, redness, and a burning sensation on my penis due to harsh masturbation. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have cracks and redness with a burning sensation on my penis, below the head due to harsh masturbation. I need to know how to heal this wound. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Apply Fucidin cream (Fusidic Acid) in the daytime for seven days. Kindly answer the following questions: Are you sexually active? Is there improper hygiene? Is there excess scratching and rubbing? Thank you. Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing redness on the front side of the corona of my glans penis, as well as a few centimeters underneath on the foreskin. I have already been tested for sexual diseases, and the results were negative. The doctor initially diagnosed it as balanitis, so I was prescribed Cane... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Balanitis typically arises due to an overgrowth of yeast or bacteria on the skin. It can be prompted by factors like inadequate hygiene, irritation from certain products, or underlying health conditions. While excessiv... Read Full »
I have an extremely swollen, red, and itchy clitoris without discharge. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past two days, my clitoris has been extremely swollen (a little bit bigger than a pea) and red. Yesterday it began to itch or sting, making it difficult to sleep. I thought it was a yeast infection, but I did not see any discharge. This has been very difficult to deal with, and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Either you got an infection by having sex, or you have got local inflammation, but as you said, it is spreading to other parts, so that it could be an infection. So giving a high vaginal swab and local swab or skin ... Read Full »