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Is Swelling Of The Penis A Side Effect Of Levofloxacin?

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Posted on Tue, 4 Sep 2018
Question: From about three weeks I had some flue and I took Tavacin 500mg (Levofloxacin) and was surprised after 3 days there was a wound on the front of the penis(right side)

I put the fucicort ointment for two weeks and the improvement was slight and the color of the wound turned to purpel

today i feel that there is some swollen in the front of penile

attached photo from 5 day under name of old photo

attached photo of today under name of new photo

kindly advice if there is ant something to worry about
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Answered by Dr. Eni (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Further infromation

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Ulcers on a penis can be caused by different reasons. I would like to know if your ulcer was painful (tender) in the beginning and if you had swollen lymphs around your genitals and/or in your groins.

This will help me understand and differentiate between the possible causes.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Eni (1 hour later)
dear DR

yes in the beginning the Ulcers was painful and more bigger than attached photo and the color was red

i dont know how i can check the lymph around groin but i checked by hand carefully and every thing is good and no problem at all

regarding ulcers is more better than the beginning but i am afraid due to i feel that there is some swollen in the front of penile

more information , there is no blood or pain during urine

i read on the internet about penile cancer and i am very worry

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Answered by Dr. Eni (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Chancroid is the most probable diagnosis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

From the pictures and from the description of the events and symptoms that you provided, I am inclined to assume that the lesion you have is construed.This is a painful ulcer with a non-regular border, and needs to be treated with Ceftriaxone IM single dose. Your sexual partner needs to be treated as well.

Since, this is a prescription drug and you will need a doctor's prescription to get it, I would recommend you to see a dermatologist for confirmation of the diagnosis.
You need to stay calm regarding your doubts about cancer. I see no signs or anything in your history relating to it.


Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Eni (55 minutes later)
dear DR

many thanks for your reply

FYI . i do not have any sexual partner ,

today i see a doctor and he told me that the reason is drug allergy from tavanic

regarding my afraid about cancer did you see any sign related to it or no , and when i should worry about ?

regarding photo attached did you found any other ulcer on penile or any change in penile shape same as swollen or any other thing
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Answered by Dr. Eni (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No sign of cancer

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There is no sign of cancer in the pictures you sent me. Nor did I see any other ulcer. The area around the ulcer was somewhat swollen, but it's normal. Nothing to worry about!

You'll get healthy pretty soon.

Regards,
Manoku Eni M.D.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

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Is Swelling Of The Penis A Side Effect Of Levofloxacin?

Brief Answer: Further infromation Detailed Answer: Hello, Ulcers on a penis can be caused by different reasons. I would like to know if your ulcer was painful (tender) in the beginning and if you had swollen lymphs around your genitals and/or in your groins. This will help me understand and differentiate between the possible causes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.