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A 36-year-old male asked:
The last few days my penile hole has been red and inflammation has persisted. feels like someone is pinching me. the head of my penis has been sore.
1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Many possibilities: Gonorrhea? Herpes? Yeast infection? Bacterial infection? Impossible to know the cause without professional examination and more information about symptoms, examination, and lab tests. See a doctor ASAP.
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