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I woke up because my penis felt itchy. it is swollen at the area below the head. stopped itching after i washed but still swollen. no recent sex.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Balanitis: without an examination it is impossible to diagnose. this sounds like afungal infection of the glans (head) penis-usually a pea sized drop of clotirmazole cream will cure this; however, it must be seen.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/7/2014

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A member asked:

I woke up because my penis felt itchy. it is swollen at the area below the head. stopped itching after i washed but still swollen. no recent sex.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

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