yunus

4 years

Theres a small spots at my penis (its like been bitten by insect)

i think i have been infected by Syphilis
theres a small spots at my penis (its like been bitten by insect) its not pain
its just when i tried to squeeze it,…blood and pus came out from it
i think this is Syphilis stage 1

Dr Ramzdhan,

5 years

  • Hi, thank you for the question. Based on your description, you are having genital bumps. It is likely to be due to an infections as there is blood and pus upon squeezing. Other causes can be skin cancer and harmless bumps. Common infections that cause genital bumps are genital warts, syphilis and possibly genital herpes.

  • Therefore, in your case, syphilis could be the cause of your problem but only a sexual transmitted diseases screening can determine the cause.

  • Syphilis is caused by bacteria known as treponema pallidum. It normally causes a sore in your genital area which can lasts for a few weeks. Eventually, even you are not treated, the sores will go away by itself. This does not mean you are cured. You can develop serious complications if untreated. Current available treatment for syphilis is penicillin and it is very effective.

  • Genital warts is caused by human papillomavirus, causing multiple small and skin coloured bumps in the genital area. It is a very common sexual transmitted disease. It can be treated. Genital herpes is caused by herpes virus. It causes painful blisters around the genital area. This infections cannot be cure but antiviral medication can help to reduce the pain. You may have several outbreaks in the future.

  • I suggest you to get check up from healthcare providers to determine the cause. They may need to take swabs from the small spots and do screening to identify the microorganisms.Once microorganisms is identified, appropriate treatment can be given. Please do not attempt to treat yourself with over the counter medications. Hope you have a good day !!!

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