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What Can Be The Reason For Whitish Fluid From A Swollen Penis ?
my son is 8 yrs old and uncircumcised. He has developed swelling, redness & stinging in his penis. There is also whitish fluid resembling pus coming out of the end. Is this smegma , or might he have an infection? This started 24 hrs ago. He seems otherwise perfectly healthy with no signs of fever . Should I take him to a Dr.?
Wed, 11 Jan 2012
Hi L A Stone,
This very common problem with uncircumcised penis.
Due to lack of cleaning there is collection of smegma underneath the glans penis leading to infection and urinary problem.
So make a practice that while taking bath by averting fore skin you clean the part with plain water.
There is also a chance to develop phymosis after long time.
This very common problem with uncircumcised penis.
Due to lack of cleaning there is collection of smegma underneath the glans penis leading to infection and urinary problem.
So make a practice that while taking bath by averting fore skin you clean the part with plain water.
There is also a chance to develop phymosis after long time.
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