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Does A Sore Penis Need Immediate Attention?
my 2 year old grandson has just been diagnosed with type 1 diabeties one week ago and his blood sugar levels have been high all day although there are no keytones in his urine there is a high level of glucose and today has developed a sore penis with a red line running on the underside and a swolllen tip should he be seen today or can it wait until tomorrow
Thu, 5 Jun 2014
I have gone through your query carefully and understood your concerns.
This is a common condition in diabetes with very uncontrolled blood sugars.
this problem is called as Balanitis.
controlling his blood sugar with insulin will reduce the swelling.
i suggest you to see a doc and take his opinion in view if high sugars.
waiting will increase the chance of infection.
Hope I was able to help you.
If you have any further question fell free to write me back.I will be happy to help.
Take care.
Best Regards.
Dr Vamsi Krishna
Consultant Diabetologist
Apollo Hospitals
This is a common condition in diabetes with very uncontrolled blood sugars.
this problem is called as Balanitis.
controlling his blood sugar with insulin will reduce the swelling.
i suggest you to see a doc and take his opinion in view if high sugars.
waiting will increase the chance of infection.
Hope I was able to help you.
If you have any further question fell free to write me back.I will be happy to help.
Take care.
Best Regards.
Dr Vamsi Krishna
Consultant Diabetologist
Apollo Hospitals
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