stomach problems and swelling of the penis in young boys

whetstone · Newbie Joined: 13 Jun 2005 Posts: 16

Hello. I'm 29 year old worried mother and lately I have noticed that some strange and frightening things are happening to my little son.
You see, for seven days now he is suffering from really strong stomach pains and constant diarrhea.
I didn’t contact any doctor over this because I was sure it will go away by it self but it didn’t.
Yesterday, when he woke up his penis was really swollen and I become frightened as hell.
I'm taking him tomorrow to see his GP but before that I would like to know what could cause all this. Should I be worried over this and this could be some trivial thing?

switzer · Newbie Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Posts: 21

I would really like to help you but before that, you must calm down. First of all, I really doubt that there is any connection between your son’s stomach problems and his penis swelling. Stomach problems occurred probably from some stomach food poisoning. These are usually trivial conditions but he should see his doctor anyway.
Many conditions can cause penis swelling and the most common is balanitis- inflammation of the skin covering the head of the penis. Balanitis most often occurs in young boys who have not been circumcised and who have poor hygiene.
Several antibiotics should be used and that’s why you should take him to see his GP as soon as possible.

jalva321 · Newbie Joined: 24 May 2007 Posts: 2

I know what is wrong with your son, I'm 31 and this too has happened to me. In my case it has to do with Aleve. Every time I take Aleve I end up with the same symptoms your son has. I have tested that theory out because I only get the same results when I take Aleve (oval light blue pills). If you did not give your son aleve or such, then the only result would be that he is allergic to something that is causing those symptoms to appear. In my case I am allergic to something in Aleve. Allow me to include that the swelling of the penis ends up becoming a yeast infection in my case. The other symptoms gradually go away. However I would like to know if the swelling is accompanied by itching and burning? If so it is a yeast infection, caused by some allergic reaction. I hope this helps you further inquire into the matter.

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