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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.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

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.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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