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Can Irritation In Penis And Rashes On Leg Be Signs Of Fungal Infection While Taking Lamisil For Jock Itch?
Question: after a few courses of cipro for prostatis and negative tests for sti . and a yeast problem after. the head of my penis is red and gets irritated get final rash on my leg which I'm currently using lamisil for as well as get jock itch . have had no. bumps or sore. just a lot of irritation from dull to mild . could this be a cronic fungal issue?? been almost 2yrs
Brief Answer:
Take oral anti-fungal drug and test for diabetes
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for your query.
From the information provided, it is apparently tinea infection (a kind of yeast).
Chronic, persisting tinea infection is frequently associated with underlying / undiagnosed diabetes.
Please get your blood Sugar checked up to rule out/detect diabetes, particularly if either one, or both parents have diabetes.
Take oral anti-fungal drug, such as, Fluconazole or Terbinafine for 3-6 weeks regularly, till the problem disappears completely. In addition, you may continue to use Lamisil ointment thrice daily; change undergarments daily; if there is excessive sweating in the loin/groin area, use talcum powder.
You will certainly be free from infection within 3-4 weeks.
Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with my opinion and prescribe the advised drugs in appropriate doses.
Hope I have addressed to your concerns to your complete satisfaction and you find my response helpful and informative. I will be happy to answer further queries, if any.
Fond regards and have a nice day,
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you! would this also cause bloating and discomfort in my lower abdomin
Brief Answer:
Abdominal problems can be due to yeast infection
Detailed Answer:
Discomfort in the lower abdomen is either, due to yeast infection of the urinary bladder (yeast infection ascending from the penis into the bladder); or, intestinal infection.
The advised tablets will take care of the bladder infection (if it is indeed fungal infection).
A 5 days' course of Metronidazole (Flagyl) thrice daily for 5 days, will relieve you of bloating and lower abdominal discomfort. I would prefer that you take it for 5 days.
Take care,
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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