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Hey, i have this thing called balantis it is occuring on the head of my penis, its getting swollen dark red, with a cheesey substance i dont know how ?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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Check for diabetes: this is a classic early symptom for that disease. There are also certain infections and some arthritis conditions that can do something similar. You do need to be seen.

Answered 10/31/2016

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A member asked:

Hey, i have this thing called balantis it is occuring on the head of my penis, its getting swollen dark red, with a cheesey substance i dont know how ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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