Login|Contact Us
Question and Answer

Urology

Ask an Urology Question, Get an Answer ASAP!

  • Ask A Question
  • Browse Answers
  • Meet The Experts
  • How JustAnswer Works

My four-year old son has a hard pea shaped nodule on the shaft

 

Customer Question

My four-year old son has a hard pea shaped nodule on the shaft of his penis (in the middle). My husband and I recently had him circumcised (12/11) due to the foreskin growing over the penis and reoccuring infections. I'm concerned with this growth and noted it to be slightly larger this morning. I looked at him again tonight and the original growth I notice last night is still there and another one slightly above it is starting to form. He complains of pain only when he touches it. Denies pain with urination. The tip of his penis looks fine. I do have an appt with urology tomorrow however, I'm anxious to know what this could be and am trying to find some helpful stuff on the internet to read and put my mind at ease.

 

Optional Information:
Person's Gender: Male
Person's Age: 4

Already Tried:
Nothing. Notice problem last night and have appt with urology tomorrow.

Submitted: 371 days and 15 hours ago.
Category: Urology
Value: $59
Status: CLOSED
Picture
Expert:  Dr SS replied371 days and 13 hours ago.

Greetings,

Sorry, your question remained unanswered for long? Are the lumps red, warm? At exactly which spot? When did you notice them first?

Regards.

Customer replied371 days and 5 hours ago.

Hi -

 

There is no redness, they are not warm, no drainage, they are under the skin (seem to be deep), a hard knot pea shaped under the skin. They hurt when they are touched. He had one Monday night and it's now Wedneday and he has two. We noticed them on Monday night 6/11when he was in the tub. Last night Tues 6/12 he had a fever that took hours to get down with two doses of Motin 8 hrs apart with a really bad cough - seems unrelated to his penis, but those are the only symptoms he is having. We are following up with urology today.

Customer replied371 days and 5 hours ago.

Hi -

 

Oh I forgot they are on the shaft of the penis. In the middle.The head is clear.

Accepted Answer

Picture
Expert:  Dr SS replied371 days and 4 hours ago.

Thank you for the input.

The lumps seem to be due to an inflamed or infected glands or cysts. These are formed from swelling of the glands. Usually they are not worrying. You can get those checked by his doctor as planned. Warm moist compress can be applied. Oral antibiotic can be required. If you have any query, please feel free to ask.

If you have any query, please feel free to ask.
It will be my privilege to assist you.
Regards

Expert TypeDoctor(MD)
Category: Urology
Pos. Feedback: 94.6 %
Accepts: 703
Answered: 6/13/2012

Experience: 25 years of experience as doctor

Ask this Expert a Question >
 
Tweet

Urologists are Online Right Now

Ask Your Question Now
Urology Questions Date Submitted
Urology Question: Dear Doctor, I have a blister on my penis 5/13/2013
Also, I wanted to pay you and couldn't find the place, after 5/11/2013
Hi, I am an FNP in a family practice and I have just a few 5/5/2013
I believe I made the biggest mistake in my life 3yrs ago.On 4/30/2013
I had a complete metobolic panel of blood work done several 4/12/2013
Should I take beta super prostate with food or without food?I 4/4/2013
I have severe sleep apnea. I have had it for years and have 4/2/2013
Amox/clav 875 was prescribed to me for bronchitis...I only 4/1/2013
Hello - and thank you for your time. 3/30/2013
Dear Doctor: my main concern is the possibility of cancer 3/25/2013
RSS
Next 10 >
Ask an Urologist
Type Your Urology Question Here...
characters left:

Top Urology Experts

See More Urologists

In The News

Nbc
Washington Post
New York Times
Cnn
Learn More

How It Works

  • Ask an Expert
  • Get a Professional Answer
  • Ask Followup Questions
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Learn More

Ask an Urologist

Get a Professional Answer. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.
226 Urologists are Online Now
Type Your Urology Question Here...
characters left:
Disclaimer: Information in questions, answers, and other posts on this site ("Posts") comes from individual users, not JustAnswer; JustAnswer is not responsible for Posts. Posts are for general information, are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (medical, legal, veterinary, financial, etc.), or to establish a professional-client relationship. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty or representations by JustAnswer regarding the qualifications of Experts. To see what credentials have been verified by a third-party service, please click on the "Verified" symbol in some Experts' profiles. JustAnswer is not intended or designed for EMERGENCY questions which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals.
Truste
Contact Us | Terms of Service | Privacy & Security | About Us | Our Network
© 2003-2013 JustAnswer LLC
  • Pearl.com
  • JustAnswer UK
  • JustAnswer Germany
  • JustAnswer Spanish
  • JustAnswer Japan