This is a forum I never wanted to be involved in but here is my story so far been doctors a few times over the years with a red rash on penis head always said Balantis and give me cream which cleared it up.
3 weeks ago I had a sore lump inside my groin thought it was a spot. Now it’s been there and it’s a pea shaped lump
went doctors a few days ago he glanced said it was Balantis and said I had enlarged inguinal lymph node
perscribed more cream and antibiotics
Over the last few weeks noticed some red marks on penis head and some discomfort have hardly been sleeping
Hi Kev0000 and welcome to the community. I'm not from this group but noticed your post has slipped through without a reply. Just giving it a bump to bring it back up and hopefully someone with experience will be along to offer some advice. I hope all goes well. Best wishes.
Hi kev0000
From reading your post, I do think you need to ask for a second opinion, with a different doctor, I have been going through my penile cancer journey for nearly 2.5 years, mine started with a red sore lump on the head of my penis, but we are all different, so sounds like yours is not same as that but still worrying. As for sleeping, I know that feeling as often lay awake at night with not being able to switch brain off, especially with the not knowing as in your case. Don't know if you have read any of the posts on here, but always good for different experiences people have had, some good others not so. If you have any questions or just need someone to talk to leave, message on here and usually someone will reply, I do try and check on here regularly. All the best William.
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