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Urology (Expert Forum)
swelling of the skin on penis
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Mar 28, 2004 12:00AM
, Mar 28, 2004 12:00AM
Difficult to say without seeing the lesion.
Infection can certainly cause swelling of the base of the penis. This can include a cellulitis or folliculitis. I would also tests for STDs such as gonorrhea or chlamydia. Other infections can include prostatitis or epididymitis - which can be tested for via a digital rectal exam or scrotal ultrasound.
Non-infectious causes can include edema (which is a collection of fluid) as well as a dermatitis. There are many causes for edema - but I would check a urinalysis for protein as well as kidney and liver tests as a start. A dermatitis can be evaluated by a dermatologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
Infection can certainly cause swelling of the base of the penis. This can include a cellulitis or folliculitis. I would also tests for STDs such as gonorrhea or chlamydia. Other infections can include prostatitis or epididymitis - which can be tested for via a digital rectal exam or scrotal ultrasound.
Non-infectious causes can include edema (which is a collection of fluid) as well as a dermatitis. There are many causes for edema - but I would check a urinalysis for protein as well as kidney and liver tests as a start. A dermatitis can be evaluated by a dermatologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.