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5 year kids penis became red and swollen
My kid penis suddenly became swollen and red. Also little bit of discharge type fluid was there. We are worried as it is lockdown due to covid.
Is it normal infection
Need advice.
Thanks in advance
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Clean local area with soap /water & apply Soframycin cream. Also give Syr Allegra 5 ml two times a day for 3 days
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Arrange video Consult tomorrow if swelling persists
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It could be insect bite .Send photos for exact evaluation
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There is 2 possibilities 1) it is phimosis with balanoposthitis because of extra skin on penis with infection 2) insects bite
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Keep your kid in warm water tub for 15 minutes 2 times to sooth the swelling, apply Neosporin ointment twice daily and massage foreskin of penis
Photograph will clear the diagnosis further
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For further help u can take a consultation with me by video calling
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It looks like an infection
Needs to be seen. wash with warm water
Apply mupirocin ointment
Take to the clinic/hospital nearby.
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Swelling could be due to infection of the penile head or the prepuce. Is the baby passing urine adequately, is there any burning micturition, were you able to retract the skin before these are some questions to be answered.
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Child requires atleast a physical examination to rule out ant surgical cause and he may require oral antibiotics too.
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Consult a pediatrician
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Please do not apply steroid cream as advised by other doctor. It will increase infection in long run. Consult paediatrician properly
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Syrup Levocetirizine 5 ml od for 3 day
Momoz( mometasone) cream local application bd for 3 days.
Plenty of fluid
Local hygiene
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watch for burning micturition/ Fever or increase of discharge.
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Give him cetrizine syrup 5 ml two times a day
Plenty of water
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