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What Causes Swelling Of Glans Penis?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014
Question: just last night i noticed a mild swelling possibly at the eutheria at the part of the head. it does not hurt, just some swelling thats all
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Could be infection of the glans penis (Ballanitis) Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have noticed swelling of the glans penis since night. This is most likely to be due to infection of the glans penis (Ballanitis). Get your routine urine test done. You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefexine along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily for 5 days. This should get cured within a week . Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.
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What Causes Swelling Of Glans Penis?

Brief Answer: Could be infection of the glans penis (Ballanitis) Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have noticed swelling of the glans penis since night. This is most likely to be due to infection of the glans penis (Ballanitis). Get your routine urine test done. You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefexine along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily for 5 days. This should get cured within a week . Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.