Question 1

keep getting redness and swelling on foreskin and tip of penis that comes and goes! what could this be? and is it serious?

Accepted Answer

Balanoposthitis: Balanoposthitis is the inflammatory condition you have described. It can be caused by untreated fungal/monilial infections. Topical anti-fungal creams may help. Circumcision may also be a direct way to eliminate this infection cycle involving the foreskin. Seek an opinion and examination with your urologist to determine the best course of action.

Question 2

my partner has two nodes under scrodum skin but for 2 weeks has extreme swelling of foreskin and is dry cracking and itches.and the vain that goes fro?

Accepted Answer

Foreskin swelling: he needs to be seen by a doctor as he may have an infection such as from yeast

Question 3

how can the swelling of the foreskin be cured?

Accepted Answer

depends: It depends on the cause.  An infection can be treated with antibiotics or antifungals.  If it is associated with generalized swelling of the legs, then the foreskin swelling should improve when the cause of the edema is resolved.  A circumcision is also possible.

Question 4

how can i bring down the swelling of my foreskin?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Clinically, you developed paraphimosis by forgetting to pull the foreskin down after pulling-up over glans penis for cleansing or pleasure. How long has this been? Most of times, professional manual gentle compression and squeezing will slowly reduce the swelling, and push the glans penis "into" the reduced foreskin. Such maneuver takes 3-10 minutes to complete depending on degree of swelling...

Question 5

sir i have masturbated 3 times in a row for the first time and got swelling in the foreskin and a lil on shaft of my penis today, m worried please help?

Accepted Answer

Penis overworked: This is probably normal and will resolve quickly with a bit of a rest.  I hope you have learned that with a lot of friction one needs some lubrication

Question 6

my baby is 10 months old and yesterday he developed somewhat of a swelling on his foreskin and a bit of redness on his penis.

Accepted Answer

It happens: Sometimes they can trap body secretions called smegma under the folds of tissue &amp; that can attract skin germs. Gently pulling back the foreskin &amp; cleaning the area will resolve the issue in some instances. If it persists or is difficult to expose have him seen.

Question 7

is it normal for uncircumcised penis swelling of the foreskin after long masturbation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Trauma to these delicate tissues can lead to swelling. Lube it up!

Question 8

swelling and some pain on touch on panis since morning. swelling is not that much but yes foreskin and complete panis skin is swollen. should i worry ?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: infection, but it could be herpes, depending on your risk factors.  Best to consult with a doctor asap.

Question 9

what could be the cause of my son's foreskin being swollen and red? he is 2 years old. how can i help treat the swelling and redness?

Accepted Answer

Infection: It sounds like your son may have phimosis with balanitis a common inflammation/infection of the foreskin. In any case it should be checked by the doctor to see if a serious infection or not. It can be treated fairly simply with creams and antibiotics usually.

Question 10

foreskin from left side is swollen from 4 days...there is no pain..only swelling...there is no pain in urine also...jus swelling ..what to do?

Accepted Answer

Cleanse yourself : So long as you can still urinate and it is not painful the swollen foreskin is usually due to poor cleaning. Make sure you wash every day and retract the foreskin to wash underneath it well. If it persists for more than a week see your doctor.

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A member asked:

Keep getting redness and swelling on foreskin and tip of penis that comes and goes! what could this be? and is it serious?

A member asked:

My partner has two nodes under scrodum skin but for 2 weeks has extreme swelling of foreskin and is dry cracking and itches.and the vain that goes fro?

A member asked:

How can the swelling of the foreskin be cured?

A member asked:

How can i bring down the swelling of my foreskin?

A member asked:

Sir i have masturbated 3 times in a row for the first time and got swelling in the foreskin and a lil on shaft of my penis today, m worried please help?

A member asked:

My baby is 10 months old and yesterday he developed somewhat of a swelling on his foreskin and a bit of redness on his penis.

A member asked:

Is it normal for uncircumcised penis swelling of the foreskin after long masturbation?

A member asked:

Swelling and some pain on touch on panis since morning. swelling is not that much but yes foreskin and complete panis skin is swollen. should i worry ?

A member asked:

What could be the cause of my son's foreskin being swollen and red? he is 2 years old. how can i help treat the swelling and redness?

A member asked:

Foreskin from left side is swollen from 4 days...there is no pain..only swelling...there is no pain in urine also...jus swelling ..what to do?

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