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Q: Redness under foreskin : STI or inflammation ?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on June 3rd, 2007

hello my names barry , im currently in a relationship at the moment, at first i didnt want to have sex with my gf because i thought that i mite have contracted an sti from previous relationships, but then i give in because i cudnt bare the fact that my gf wud lieave becuse i wudnt have sex , we have had full sex at leasts 5 times, an today i noticed that i had a redness under my foreskin, it doesnt really hurt that much! shud i seek medical advice on this matter??

b4 hand wen i peed it was quiet iritable i just dont know wot to do, i wud die if i had caught sumthing an my gf left me because of it as i love her very much an dont want her thinkning ive bin sleeping around

please help !

thanks

~BARRY¬

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DoctorAnswer Doctor Answer

replied on June 6th, 2007

Sexual Health - Men Answer A2861

According to the symptoms you've mentioned (redness under the foreskin and a urinating problem), it seems that you might be experiencing inflammation of the glans penis, so called the "balanitis". This condition is characterized by a erythema, or edema, of the foreskin, urinating difficulties, itching ,sometimes discharge etc. You may consult a urologist for an expert opinion.

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