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My 2 Years Old Son Has Painful Erections In The Night

I have a 2yr old boy who has been getting erections and lately they have become painful. they seem to be happening at night mostly and when they do come he starts screaming & crying in pain grabbing at his area. we have changed his diapers and bath soap to hyperallergenic but it does not seem to help any. I just dont know what to do anymore please help I dont like seeing my baby boy in this amount of pain. Concerned Mother
Mon, 16 Jan 2012
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Dermatologist 's  Response
hi
it can happen mainly due to excessive foreskin over glans of penis so erection become painful-phimosis
2 yr boy have erection is due to hormonal reason.
consult surgeon doctor for treatment.
minor circumcision operation will cure it
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My 2 Years Old Son Has Painful Erections In The Night

hi it can happen mainly due to excessive foreskin over glans of penis so erection become painful-phimosis 2 yr boy have erection is due to hormonal reason. consult surgeon doctor for treatment. minor circumcision operation will cure it