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A member asked:
My 4 year old son was diagnosed with balanitis and is on amoxicillin 250 . can he continue his swimming lessons ?
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Swimming: As long as he is under medication and the swelling is reducing.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Balanitis: Most pediatric balanitis occurs in uncircumcised males. Oral antibiotics have never been my preference for this condition in children. If he is a swimmer, there is a reasonable likelihood that the imflammation of the glans is fungal. I would recommend alternating anti fungal cream with antibacterial cream for 7-10 days. Your pharmacist should be able to assist you. Swimming should be fine.
Answered 3/30/2014
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