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What Causes Swollen Foreskin?
Question: In the past two or three days my foreskin has been swelling and my penis seems to be retracting
Brief Answer:
Find out if the foreskin swelling is abnormal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i can fully understand your concern.
As the foreskin swells, you'll feel that the penis is retracting.
If the swelling of foreskin has taken place in few days,it's likely to be abnormal.
But what you need to find out is,whether the foreskin swelling is abnormal.
In case it's abnormal, it will need treatment.
So you should follow this advice :
1. Get an examination done by an Urologist.
2. Test blood routine,creatinine,RBS,LFT, platelets,PT,VDRL,HIV and HbsAg.
According to the reports,mainly examination,treatment will be decided.
You should mention any other medication,you may be taking.
Hope your doubts are cleared.
Dr.Matthew J.Mangat.
Find out if the foreskin swelling is abnormal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i can fully understand your concern.
As the foreskin swells, you'll feel that the penis is retracting.
If the swelling of foreskin has taken place in few days,it's likely to be abnormal.
But what you need to find out is,whether the foreskin swelling is abnormal.
In case it's abnormal, it will need treatment.
So you should follow this advice :
1. Get an examination done by an Urologist.
2. Test blood routine,creatinine,RBS,LFT, platelets,PT,VDRL,HIV and HbsAg.
According to the reports,mainly examination,treatment will be decided.
You should mention any other medication,you may be taking.
Hope your doubts are cleared.
Dr.Matthew J.Mangat.
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