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I have an embarrassing but irritating problem.
I've had sex with multiple partners over the past six weeks and thought for sure that I had developed an STD after urinary issues. However it turned out to be a common UTI treated with Macrobid. I then developed a rash on my penis which I thought might be a yeast infection. Originally it covered a larger area and I began putting Monistat 7 on it. It seemed to have a positive effect, and several days later I was given three 200mg Diflucan pills, which I took one a day for three days. Things seemed to be improving and the rash has disappeared over most of the area.
However there is one part that it has not. On the right side, just below the head where the loose skin meets the smooth skin (i'm circumcized), there is a rash that I believe is actually a friction burn. I have continued to put Monistat on it and it appears to get better, but then after any type of "use" (for lack of a better word), it will turn bright red again and makes sex uncomfortable.
Now I had a full STD panel done as recently as last Monday and got the results Tuesday. Using the talent testing lab that adult entertainers use gets the quickest results. So I know I'm all clear for STDs, and the Diflucan and Monistat would have killed any fungal infection right?
If I'm right about the friction burn, what can I use to make this go away? Would a steroidal cream help? I have some that I use for Sebborric Dermatitis (sp?) on my face, but it's a strong kind at 0.1%, because that condition is very stubborn..
Is there an OTC cream that would be more appropriate, or do I simply need to see the doctor? If I do need an MD, should I see the Dermatologist, Urologist, or IM? I'm considering putting my cream that I use on my face on it right now. Please advise.
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Oncologist
Hello,
Thank you for your query at DoctorSpring.com
Tonsillectomy is a commonly done procedure, but its one where there is the potential for heavy bleeding because there are a lot of major arteries supplying the neck region. One of them may have been nicked while performing surgery which is what I understand from your case scenario. But I would like to assure you that it is not a lymphoma or any other malignant process.
Hope this helps
Thank you dr Prasad,
But what could she mean with something being enlarged in between the ear and nose. Google translate gives the word "conduit" but this probably not the right medical term. This is nit malignant?
She also speculated that the mucus or phlegm is due to some virus but all she had was a cough, nothing else. She also thought this could be created by allergy, what is your view on this?
Finally, we still probably need to get the tonsils removed, correct? What is the probability this happening again and is there a special regime to prepare the girl more properly?
With regards
Kaido
Hello,
Thank you for your follow up.
The canal / conduit is known as the eustachian tube which connects the inner ear to the nose. It's highly unlikely that anything is enlarged in between since this is an open canal and it most definitely is not malignant.
Most commonly, the source of an upper respiratory infection is by a viral organism and the cough may take up to 2-3 weeks to clear off. Considering the season, this is the time for viral colds and alsothis can be an allergy. Your doctor was right about both these possibilities.
For what indication are the tonsils being removed? Sleep apnea or repeated episodes of tonsillitis? For either it is important to have the tonsils removed. But if the doctor faced a lot of internal bleeding its highly unliekley she will try again.
I would advise that you trust the plan your pediatrician has for you since she knows your daughter's entire history. Feel free to discuss further
The reason is the consequence we have been talking about over a year now. A year ago she had a bad virus after which the lymph nodes under the jaw remained swollen at around 2cm being the largest on both sides. Then they also found out about the tonsils being very large and infected, the infection cleared though during the summer. There were also some bacterial tests positive and she is also snoring at night when sleeping on the back, no snoring when sleeping on a side.
If they need to be removed but the doctor is highly unlikely to repeat this, what should be done then?
Hello,
She definitely had infection, and hence that also makes her more prone for bleeding.
If her symptoms persist, then it has to be removed, once the infection has settled down completely.
In that scenario, you can always get a second ENT specialist opinion, and based on his physical examination, a decision can be taken on tonsillectomy.
Regards.
So as a final question: this does Not Indicate malignacy?
Hello,
Yes I assure you this is not malignancy.
Hope the conversation was fruitful,
Regards.