A Friend Tells You He Has Swelling and Inflammation of the Head

question 21

Multiple Choice

A friend tells you he has swelling and inflammation of the head of his penis. Your advice for him is to

• A) see his doctor; he may need to wash his penis more often and apply an antibiotic cream.
• B) see his doctor; he will likely need minor surgery.
• C) see his doctor; he will need to stop masturbating for a while.
• D) ignore it; it's common and will correct itself quickly.
• E) see his doctor; if untreated, he could become infertile.

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Definitions:

Hemiplegia

A form of paralysis affecting one side of the body, often caused by stroke or brain injury.

Foot Drop

A gait abnormality in which the dropping of the forefoot happens due to weakness, irritation or damage to the peroneal nerve, or paralysis of the muscles in the anterior portion of the lower leg.

Trochanter Rolls

Cylindrical devices placed beside the hips or legs to prevent external rotation and support the limbs' proper alignment.

Dorsiflex

The action of raising the foot upwards towards the shin, decreasing the angle between the dorsum (upper surface) of the foot and the leg.