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My penis has been hurting and is all red. it feels like something is itching but nothing is down there. so it feels sore to the touch?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Balanitis: A red itching penis may be caused by a balanitis, often due to fungal infection, or to other forms of sexually transmitted disease. Please visit your doctor or a health clinic to get this checked to find out what it is, and abstain from having sex until you get appropriate treatment.

Answered 3/16/2016

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A member asked:

My penis has been hurting and is all red. it feels like something is itching but nothing is down there. so it feels sore to the touch?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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