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Urology (Expert Forum)
STD
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.
STD
by horns800, Jun 12, 2005 12:00AM
I recently have been worried about soars around my butt. They are not open or bleeding.But they are a little tender.About two weeks ago I was with a girl. No intercoarse occurred but oral sex did happen. These soars itch and only bother me when I start to scratch them. I dont know if they are genital herpies.( i hope not!) But the thing is that I dont know if they are chiggers(little bugs) from when I was in high grass. The girl I was with is my age, and we are both in the high teens. I dont think that she has been with many other boys. I am so worried right now. This was the only girl that i have gone that far with so it has to be this one or just a false alarm. Please give me some advise!! The soars are not big bumps but red. They only bother me when I bother them. That is kinda wierd. I am not sure if herpies or some other std could show signs so fast. There is no discharge in the penis. Just the itching. I am praying that it isnt a std. I havent seen a doctor yet because I am not sure. What kind of non prescription medicine could be used to see if these soars will go away. Just to see if it is a std or just bug bites. I appricate every post. And no I am not sexually active. Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jun 14, 2005 12:00AM
, Jun 14, 2005 12:00AM
Tough to diagnose without seeing the lesions. It is possible that it could be an infection, or it can be an allergic reaction.
I would have these seen by your personal physician - or be referred to a dermatologist.
If you are worried about herpes, some samples can be sent off via a swab, or blood tests be done to look for herpes antibodies.
STDs like gonorrhea and chlamydia can be evaluated for via a urine sample or urethral swab.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
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.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
I would have these seen by your personal physician - or be referred to a dermatologist.
If you are worried about herpes, some samples can be sent off via a swab, or blood tests be done to look for herpes antibodies.
STDs like gonorrhea and chlamydia can be evaluated for via a urine sample or urethral swab.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
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.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
