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Urology (Expert Forum)
Penis Irritation
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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.
Penis Irritation
by kidneystoned, Nov 07, 2004 12:00AM
Over the past 5 weeks I've had a few kidney stones. At last count, I have 3 more that are approx. 4mm in size. The pain has been mild accompanied by nausea, and I've gotten to know the variations of my personal discomfort.
So now I have an irritation just inside the tip of my penis that is red and about 2 - 3 mm inside. It almost looks as though it is cut. There is no discharge or other discoloration. It's not painful, just kind of irritating, like a mild uniary tract infection.
I am really puzzled. I'm not certain if it is related to the kidney stones, or if it some form of std, though I practice sex only with a condom.
Any help would be most appreciated.
So now I have an irritation just inside the tip of my penis that is red and about 2 - 3 mm inside. It almost looks as though it is cut. There is no discharge or other discoloration. It's not painful, just kind of irritating, like a mild uniary tract infection.
I am really puzzled. I'm not certain if it is related to the kidney stones, or if it some form of std, though I practice sex only with a condom.
Any help would be most appreciated.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Nov 08, 2004 12:00AM
, Nov 08, 2004 12:00AM
It is possible that there was some irritation if the stone was passed. STDs and other infections are also possible. I would consider urine tests to evaluate for a UTI as well as STDs, such as gonorrhea or chlamydia.
If negative, a cystoscopy can be considered to evaluate for any trauma or anatomical abnormalities (i.e. urethral stricture or urethral polyp) which can cause the symptoms.
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:
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If negative, a cystoscopy can be considered to evaluate for any trauma or anatomical abnormalities (i.e. urethral stricture or urethral polyp) which can cause the symptoms.
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
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