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I have lumpy nodes and white discharge under the foreskin. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I was treated with Fluconazole 400 mg once daily and applied Sertaconazole twice daily for 10 days but thick lumpy nodes show in the foreskin and also a thick white discharge under the foreskin.This area also deep shown. Please advice. My sugar level is normal and HbA1c is 5.9. There i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the attached photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and would recommend you to take tablet Aciclovir 400 mg thrice daily for five days, tablet Cefixime 400 mg single dose. Apply the Fusidic acid cream on the affected areas twice dai... Read Full »
I have swelling in foreskin with itching and pain during sex. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 24 years old, student. Recently, during a sexual intercourse I felt an acute pain after which I suddenly stopped. The next day I had swelling all around my penis. It seems like the foreskin has swollen. I was a bit worried so I visited the GP here who advised me to take anti-bact... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The foreskin of your glans is edematous and little inflammatory (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This condition may be due to vigorous sexual activity against the dry vagina or may be due to local infection. Possibility of balanoposthitis. So you may... Read Full »
Should I pull back my penis foreskin when I urinate?
Query: Hello doctor, I am an adult male and not circumcised, do I have to pull back my penis foreskin and wipe or dry (toilet paper) every time I urinate to prevent foreskin problems infections or balanitis? Or just shaking it after urination is good enough? I honestly do not wipe, and I never had a probl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There will be secretions under the foreskin, which is called smegma. These get infected in men with an immune-compromised condition such as diabetes. In others, keeping the undersurface of foreskin clean once a day while having a bath is enough. It is not necessary t... Read Full »
I am unable to retract my foreskin. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having an issue with my foreskin, it does not retract and it hurts whenever I have sex. I do not have pleasure during sex, and it is also difficult to keep personal hygiene in those areas. I am a bit afraid that it can be phimosis. It is not from when I was born but happened sudde... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. Please send me images if it is possible. Yes, it is phimosis. And from what you are describing, it sounds like severe phimosis. You will have to get a circumcision done. So, please consult a nearby urologist. Read Full »
Is circumcision necessary if I cannot retract my foreskin?
Query: Hi doctor,I can stretch my penis foreskin completely and I wash it every day. But, I noticed that during erection I am unable to retract my foreskin. I feel that I am suffering from phimosis. What can I do now? Do I need to undergo circumcision? I have seen the procedure on the internet and it looks... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think you should undergo circumcision, because it may cause complication like paraphimosis later. Circumcision is a very simple and minor operation, though it looks horrifying to you. It will be done under anesthesia, and so you will not have any pain. Yes, you wil... Read Full »
My foreskin was removed in circumcision. Is there any medication or cream to stimulate skin growth?
Query: Hello doctor, 20 years ago, when I was an young adult, my foreskin was mostly removed in circumcision. Some loose skin remains, although not enough to cover the head at all. Is it possible to regrow the skin or parts of it? And is there any medication or cream that could be used to stimulate skin g... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern for your symptoms. There are medicines to grow cells, but using in penis region is not an option. If your excess skin is giving difficulty during masturbation or sex, the only option is to see a surgeon and remove the excess skin and lead ... Read Full »
Do I need to retract foreskin during intercourse?
Query: Hello doctor, I got married three months back. And since then, I am not able to have sex with my wife. I am not able to retract my foreskin when erect, and the head of the penis is not visible. I can only retract it less than 1 cm. The foreskin on the penis is very soft, and I cannot roll it back. W... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are not able to retract the foreskin over the tip of the penis, then most likely the skin is tight and it is due to phimosis. Though to make a diagnosis, evaluation is needed. This is a surgical condition, but it can be treated easily. Circumcision... Read Full »
Prepuce is not getting retracted during erection. What can I do for it?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a medical student, and I came across phimosis. My prepuce can be retracted easily and normally but when I get erect it does not retracts on own and even if I do it forcibly it gets stuck around corona which is painful. Is this a problem? If yes can I do something on my own and if I... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello. Welcome to the icliniq.com. In a flaccid state, the foreskin can be retracted back over the shaft of the penis easily even in phimosis case. However, you have a problem in erection state as well, and hence you have mild degree phimosis. For that topical steroid cream can be used after consu... Read Full »
My newborn has hypospadias. Is surgery necessary?
Query: Hello doctor, My newborn baby boy has mild hypospadias with missing foreskin (looks like naturally circumcised) although he is passing urine without any problem. Is there anything to concern about this? Do we require surgery for our child? Is there any problem if we do not opt for any surgery? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. I would like to know a few more details to answer your question better. From where does he pass urine, tip of the penis or from below the surface? If it is below the surface, how far from the tip is it? Usually, children with hypospadias d... Read Full »
I can only partially retract my foreskin when erect. Can I get my wife pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I can retract my foreskin of penis in flaccid state, but when erect I cannot pull it back. Only 25% of glans will be seen when I pull it in erect state. What is the treatment for this? Will surgery or medicine or stretching exercises be effective? Also, can I make my wife pregnant with... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The problem you have mentioned is quite a normal phenomenon and not a problem. Most of them cannot retract their foreskin fully while penis is in full erection. If in flaccid position you have normal urination, then it is fine and no surgical illness present. You can mak... Read Full »