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Bottom of penis head is purplish blue. could this be caused by uti infection? should i be worried? can't get in to see a urologist yet. please help.

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Can't tell you: What it is without an examination, however, your primary care doctor can examine you at your next visit.

Answered 8/16/2013

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The tip of my penis hurts when I get hard. sometimes hurts when I pee. but this doesnt happen all the time. checked for uti and stds and those were negative. skin is normal. due to stress I havent masturbated. could that cause pain at tip?

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History of HPV BV constant utis and yeast infections. Should i see a urologist? Or is the HPV causing these infections to happen over and over.

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I get freq.BV,uti,and yeast infections. My bf has had nasty odor on penis for months now. Even directly after shower it smells. Did I infect him?

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Am recovering from another Diverticulitis infection w/ UTI as well. This is 3rd UTI since Oct. Have had yellow loose stools. See a urologist? Thnx!

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Hey doctor i developed a UTI in penis head after masturbating do you think it is cause of irritation of the skin how to cure this ?

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