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What Do Bumps On Penis Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 29 Oct 2014

Question: What could be the cause of clear bumps on my groin and penis shaft. Open red wounds on the both groin and shaft. No itching or pain unless agitated by clothes.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need additional information.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

I need some additional information to assist you better and give proper guideline.

1) Do you have any H/O recent sexual encounter or in the past?

2) How many days do they persist on the shaft of penis and groin region?

3) Do you have any H/O blunt trauma or injury? Fever or discharge?

Awaiting for your earliest responses.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (21 minutes later)

1. My current girl friend has taken my virginity and we and the last time we had sex was last Thursday.
2. The red marks have been around for about 2 weeks while the bumps appeared nearly 3 days ago.
3. about a week ago I was diagnosed with mono and am currently coming off it. biggest injury of mine was a broken arm when I was 8 years old.
*Thank you for your response!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need to rule out Primary Syphilis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for additional information.

I have reviewed attached image. In this case, we need to rule out PRIMARY SYPHILIS which is presented as single, firm, painless, non-itchy skin ulceration with a clean base and sharp border.

I suggest to undergo complete STD profile along with Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption test (FTA-Abs) - Specific and Sensitive test for Primary Syphilis. Differential blood count and blood sugar should be estimated.

Proper treatment depends on diagnosis of the case. You should consult with your physician for clinical examination and proper guidance of above mentioned tests.

Oral Azithromycin or intramuscular benzathine penicillin G is the FIRST choice of drug treatment. Maintain genital hygiene properly and avoid unprotected sex from NEXT time or till complete recovery.

Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Wish your good health and practice safe sex in future.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (14 minutes later)

Thank you for your response! I have to ask, could this be HSV-2 or herpes?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Doesn't look like herpes.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your follow up query.

It DOESN'T look like genital herpes or HSV-2 infection because it appears as cluster of genital sores consisting of inflamed papules and vesicles on the outer surface of the genitals, penis etc.

It has some common symptoms include pain, itching and burning. Less frequent symptoms include discharge from penis, fever, headache, muscle pain, swollen and enlarged lymph nodes, malaise etc.

Kindly, consult with your physician for clinical examination and proceed above mentioned tests at the earliest. Treatment should be started soon.

Hope, I have answered your queries. Kindly, close the discussion.

All the best and good luck.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D