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What Causes Penile Infection After Removal Of Appendix?

Hi I ve recently been in hospital for a suspected urine infection . I was perscribed nitroflurnation but the pain was very bad and i ended up with my appendix bein taken out after being discharged I continued on the antibiotics with co codamol now ruffly 2 weeks has passed an I ve developed what I can only describe as male thrush does this seem right
Wed, 19 Jul 2017
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Development of thrush after antibiotic use is common. Thrush presents as itching, white creamy discharge on the skin.
You can apply Lotrimin ointment on affected area
Oral fluconazole 150 mg one dose
Keep the area clean and dry
Wear loose breathable cotton underwear

Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
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What Causes Penile Infection After Removal Of Appendix?

Hello, Thank you for trusting HCM Development of thrush after antibiotic use is common. Thrush presents as itching, white creamy discharge on the skin. You can apply Lotrimin ointment on affected area Oral fluconazole 150 mg one dose Keep the area clean and dry Wear loose breathable cotton underwear Hope this answers your question Please address further questions here Regards, Dr.Lekshmi