When penis dey itch or swell—make we help you understand am

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🟡 Wetin dey happen?

Penile infection na when infection affect the skin or inside part of the penis.

• you fit notice redness or itching
• sometimes discharge fit come out

👉 This one common—and e no mean say something serious dey wrong.

🟡 Why e dey happen?

• poor hygiene
→ dirt or moisture fit gather, especially under foreskin

• fungal infection
→ yeast fit grow for warm, moist area

• STI
→ infection fit pass through sexual contact

👉 Different causes dey—but most of them treatable.

🟡 How you go know say e no dey normal?

• itching or burning
→ discomfort no go normal

• unusual discharge
→ color or smell change

• sores or blisters
→ especially if painful

👉 No assume—better make doctor check am.

🟡 Wetin you fit do by yourself or for house

• keep area clean and dry
→ reduce infection growth

• avoid harsh soap
→ prevent irritation

• avoid self-medication without test
→ correct treatment important

👉 Good hygiene help—but no solve all cases.

🟡 When you gats go hospital 🚨

• severe swelling or pain
• you no fit urinate well
• symptoms no dey improve

👉 Early treatment go prevent complications.

🟡 Final reassurance

Penile infections common—and most dey easy to treat.

👉 No shame—just get checked and move forward.

📚 Reference

For full medical references, see English version of this article.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This article na for education only.
E no replace advice from doctor.
If symptoms serious or no go, abeg see healthcare professional.

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