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Urology (Expert Forum)
red and white pimple 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.
red and white pimple on penis
by lastcall19, Feb 01, 2006 12:00AM
hello i am a 28 year old sexually active male who just recently started having unprotected sex with my girlfriend. just recently i have noticed a white spot on tip of penis(to the left of the pee hole) and around the pee hole is a red discoloration. my penis right now has a buring sensation and i seem to have to go pee after everything i drink. my girlfriend has been tested and has no std's to speak off. i recently have been battling a fatigue problem and cant hold anything in both liquid or solid. should i be going to emergency room? is this an std? please direct me somewhere? i have no family physician.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Feb 01, 2006 12:00AM
, Feb 01, 2006 12:00AM
STDs and other infections should be considered and ruled out.
This can be done with a urethral swab or urine test, looking for gonorrhea or chlamydia. I would also consider a urinalysis as well as a rectal exam to evaluate the prostate.
Herpes, syphilis as well as chancroid can also be considered. A swab of the lesion and sending the specimen out for appropriate testing can help in narrowing down the diagnosis.
I would discuss these options with your personal physician. I cannot make specific recommendations as to whether you should be going to the emergency room over the internet.
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.
kevinmd_b
This can be done with a urethral swab or urine test, looking for gonorrhea or chlamydia. I would also consider a urinalysis as well as a rectal exam to evaluate the prostate.
Herpes, syphilis as well as chancroid can also be considered. A swab of the lesion and sending the specimen out for appropriate testing can help in narrowing down the diagnosis.
I would discuss these options with your personal physician. I cannot make specific recommendations as to whether you should be going to the emergency room over the internet.
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.
kevinmd_b