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Doctor insights on: Male Perineum Soreness After Walking

Possibilities: Are muscle or ligament strain or a groin (inguinal) hernia. Needs a physical exam with a doctor to tell what he may have. ...Read more

If: If the above treatments did not work, then you may be dealing with a bacterial infection (cellulitis). This would require antibiotics. See a doctor in order to make a diagnosis and give appropriate treatment.
Good luck. ...Read more

See a neurologist: This could be something simple like nerves and anxiety or a very serious neurologic disease. Please see a neurologist and get checked. ...Read more

Probably not herpes: Initial herpes occurs at the points of direct contact; oral-penlle sex would not infect the perineum. Maybe a slight chance if her mouth directly contacted the painful area, but even with vigorous and prolonged contact, the chance of new herpes from a single oral sex exposure is very low, probably around one in many thousand. But get care if the pain continues or if blisters or sores appear. ...Read more

Exam needed: A non healing sore needs evaluation. Best to see a doctor for examination and appropriate tests. ...Read more

Possible Abscess: Its difficult to say exactly what it is without an exam, but possibilities include either a perianal abscess or something called hidradenitis suppurativa where an infection develops around a hair follicle. You should consult with a dermatologist for the best treatment if it continues to bother your worsen. ...Read more

Possible: Trauma or infection. Get examined

Ok unless..: If it is herpes, it can be spread by direct touch. If not herpes, antibiotic ointment is OK ...Read more

Penile pain: It is likely that you have a contusion? Bruise) that will rescue in time. It is not likely that thee was serious trauma and the fact that you are getting an erection is a good sign! ...Read more

See MD: It can be anything. See your gyn. ...Read more

See a doctor: To make an accurate diagnosis, I recommend you to see your primary care doctor or a dermatologist when the lumps flare up. ...Read more

Variable: Vagisil is over the counter and used in this manner. However, replens (used for menopausal vaginal thin skin) or something similar may help as well. If these do not work, see your doctor for other treatment. ...Read more

Perineum swollen: Hello ~ you are getting an infection down there and need some urgent antibiotics so please go and see your doc asap to get some antibiotics. You do not want this to progress thanks ...Read more

Yes: It's normal for the area to be red, but if it's red and warm and swollen, that could be a sign of infection. If you are at ALL worried, no harm in getting it looked at by ob/gyn or family doctor. Better sometimes, to be safe, and make sure there's no infection. ...Read more

Possible: It is possible but this also could be herpes. See your GYN or PCP as soon as possible for a diagnosis and treatment. Hope you feel better soon ...Read more

Possibly: Need exam to know for sure. There are many treatment options

Here are some resoucres:
http://www. Oswego. Edu/~msheppar/isc325/spuninfo/physician. Html
www. Pelvicpain. Org
www. Pudendalhope. Info ...Read more

Thrombosis hemorrhoi: This sounds like a thrombesed hemorrhoid or an abscess If you have fever or chills or the skin surrounding the lump is pink and warm then you may have an abscess. If this is the case you should seek medical attention right away. Not treated an abscess can result in sepsis and long term complications like fistula and even incontinence. You should see a doctor such as a colorectal surgeon to tell ...Read more

May not be yeast...: A yeast infection usually looks a bit different. Usually there is generalized itching and a discharge that looks a little like cottage cheese. It doesn't usually "start as a sore" and turn into a big bulge. There may be something else going on. You may want to get an exam and find out what it is. Best wishes! ...Read more

See your OB_GYN: This cut or sore might be a herpetic infection. You should have it checked out as soon as possible. To be sure that that is not what it is. ...Read more

Painful etc.: Sounds like an infection. Please go to your doctor ASAP - if not, go to the nearest Emergency facility. ...Read more

Yes: Have your GYN MD take a look at the area for scar tissue from the episiotomy when it healed. He/she may have to do a revision of the area if it is the only source of your pain which can be documented by pressure on certain points of the old scar. ...Read more

Potentially: While pressure in the perineum can cause injury to the pudendal artery, it is generally chronic pressure from narrow saddles in cyclists which causes erectile problems. A single blow to the perineum is not likely to cause long-term arterial injury. ...Read more

Lubricant: Most of the time this can be treated by adding a vaginal lubricant like KY or astroglide. Spending more time on forelay can help improve natural lubrication as well. If this does not help schedule a visit for an examination. ...Read more

Possibly: Sitting for that long could have irritated your perineal area, especially if you were wearing clothing that was tight or restrictive. If the soreness and swelling do not start to improve in a day or two, though, consider that there may be other causes - minor trauma from sex, or an infection could also cause discomfort in that area. ...Read more

Connected body parts: Good question! Yes, the various parts of your body certainly can and often do cause strains on other parts. The root of your problem may be in your hip, knee, or even your foot. Chiropractors and some DO's (osteopathic doctors), particularly those who specialize in PM&R (physical medicine & rehabilitation) can evaluate you and provide treatment. ...Read more

Needs to be seen: Lumps, bumps, blisters and other skin abnormalities on the genitals need to be evaluated. An examination will be needed to know the cause and treatment. Yeast is the most likely possibility and over the counter fungal cream will fix it. Trauma from recent intercourse if possible. Herpes is an std which can cause this. Lichen sclerosis is a common skin disorder that does this. See an Obgyn ...Read more

Prostatitis: Your symptoms are consistent with a chronic prostatitis. Most common type is non-bacterial and treatment can be more complex often requiring patience and trial and error with a variety of options. That said, the finding of klebsiella on semen/prostate fluid culture suggests a chronic bacterial prostatitis which requires long term antibiotic treatment and further assessment of lower urinary tract. ...Read more

Here are some. ..: There has been no single gold standard for diagnosing chronic prostatitis. But the combo of a detailed Hx to review the onset, degree, duration, interval, evolution, progress, and resolution of the symptoms and their potentially related discomforts + physical exams + 3-/4-glass urine test as needed will definitely gain better insight on how to deduce more accurate Dx for more sensible Rx than ever ...Read more

Cannot diagnose: You both need to be seen by a doctor and have this examined. That will provide a more specific diagnosis. Good luck. ...Read more

Tendonitis: It sounds as if you have Achilles tendonitis. Risk factors include overuse, a previous/recent injury to the tendon, poor/old footwear, tight or weak calf muscles, etc. Treatment includes relative rest, icing, new shoes, nsaids, gentle stretching of the calf muscles and strengthening of the calf. Specifically, eccentric strengthening (lowering the foot/ankle on a step) may be most effective. ...Read more