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Is it normal to have a yellowish layer on the skin of the penis after circumcision?
Query: Hi doctor, Would like to know if my two-month-old baby's circumcision healing process is incorrect or if it is normal for his gland to be filled with a yellowish layer.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It is typical for the glands (the head of the penis) to have a yellowish layer or film after circumcision. This is a common combination of dried discharge, ointment, and dead skin cells that is a result of the normal heali... Read Full »
I have penile discomfort and swelling for the past five days. Help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had discomfort and swelling in my penis for the past five days. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I do understand your concern. It appears to be a genital ulcer, which could be infectious (bacterial infection). Apply Mupirocin cream twice daily for ten days. Take tablet Zifi (cefixime and ofloxacin) 200 mg twice daily for five days. Clean the area with povi... Read Full »
I have swollen veins on my penis. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been addicted to masturbation for 5 years. The veins that I have on my penis seem to be swollen. But now there is no pain, I do not have any problem urinating. Do I have ED or penile vessel blockage?Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the information you provided, it is unclear whether you have erectile dysfunction (ED) or penile vessel blockage. The veins you described, known as superficial dorsal veins, are normal structures that run along the top of the penis. They help to drain blood fr... Read Full »
I have a burning sensation and inflammation in my penis. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a burning sensation and inflammation in my penis. My penis head color is black or blue. In the morning it is more red. Why so? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please help me with a few details so that I can assist you with your issue: Are you diabetic or hypertensive? Have you had any surgeries in the past? Are you circumcised? Do you have any difficulty in passing urine, such as urgency, increased frequency, feeling of inc... Read Full »
Why does my penis get swollen after masturbation?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old male, unmarried and have had no physical relationship yet. Earlier, I have got circumcision. Now swelling of penis head is present. The swelling is more prominent on the left side but difference can be seen on all sides. I believe this happened two weeks ago, but I n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly answer these questions, so that I can help you better. Do you masturbate a lot? If so, how many times in a week? Is it done by lying on bed and pressing your penis? Did you get fever since the swelling? Read Full »
Why do I have a mild burning sensation and swelling at the tip of my penis?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a mild burning sensation at the tip of my penis. It has been a few months since the burning started; that stays during the daytime but does not seem to cure. Swelling appears at the tip of the penis, and sometimes it disappears. The foreskin also sticks with the glans, but it retra... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the pictures that you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity); there is no lesion as of now. You can send the photos when active lesions are present. I suggest you: 1. Wear loose cotton inner wears having adequate ventilation. 2.... Read Full »
Why do I have itching and burning sensation in my foreskin after UTI treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, I have irritation and burning sensation in my foreskin. Recently I noticed redness and swelling in the head of my penis. I had a UTI two weeks ago and took medication under my doctor's supervision. I am cured now. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your concern regarding the foreskin irritation and redness of the penis is due to an infection called balanitis. Since you had a recent UTI (urinary tract infection), it can be a sequel to that. Usually, these infections subside with few days of antibiotics and anti-... Read Full »
I have swollen and discolored penis. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been frequently dealing with a red, swollen meatus as well as discoloration on the penis glans. It first began after unprotected oral and vaginal sex with a one-night stand three years ago. About two weeks after the original encounter, I began experiencing a burning sensation wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed all the attached photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can appreciate slight color change of the glans. It can be pre-vitiligo, but it is too early to be absolutely sure. I would recommend you to keep a watch on it whether the col... Read Full »
How to treat swollen and painful glans?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old unmarried male. My height is 6.2 foot and weight is 160pounds. For the past three months, I have pain in the left side of my glans penis. At the same time, I have a continuous pain on the left side of the anus. The pain around the anus is not severe, but it is enough to... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history and findings I am suspicious of chronic prostatitis, which is a longstanding infection of the prostate. It is associated with pain in the perineal region, which is neither mild nor severe. It needs to be confirmed with a per rectal examination in which p... Read Full »
Why is there itching and pain in penis during sex?
Query: Hi doctor, My penis gets swollen after sex for the past two months. I have itching and pain during sex. I will send you the picture of my swollen penis. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The swollen penis with itching can be due to balanitis with inflammation in penis and glans. You can take an anti-inflammatory drug to get relief from pain and inflammation. If the swellin... Read Full »