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What Causes Tenderness On Penis During Erection?

Posted on Fri, 30 Jan 2015

Question: I have quickly developed a lump directly below the head of my penis - it is tender especially when erect - the skin around the penis shaft is swollen as well - this began after recent continuous sexual activity - what could this indicate?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
It is important to confirm the diagnosis. Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper guidance.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Image uploded

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (26 hours later)

Brief Answer:
abscess

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is looking like an abscess.
It is a bacterial infection.
You need treatment with oral and topical antibiotics.
Amoxicillin and topical mupirocine will be a good option.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (32 hours later)

thank you for your the response. Is mupirocine available over the counter?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
available

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes it is available over the counter.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar