A member asked:

My son is 3 and is circumcised but this evening while potty i noticed his penis is red and swollen. what could be the cause?

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Dr. Chad Rudnick answered

Few possibilities: Inflammation of the penis can be related to conditions such as balanitis (swelling of the head of the penis) balanoposthitis (inflammation of foreskin and head of penis in uncircumcised males). It also can be due to urethral irritation or infection. Redness and/or swelling of the penis needs examination. Further evaluation by a physician is needed.

Dr Lin and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/2/2015

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A member asked:

My son is 3 and is circumcised but this evening while potty i noticed his penis is red and swollen. what could be the cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Chad Rudnick answered

Dr Lin and another doctor agreed

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