I took DS to the GP on Monday as he had been complaining his penis was sore. GP said he had an infection (Balanitis) and gave him some antibiotics. We went back today and GP said it looks normal again (was a bit red on Monday). He said to me today "We'll need to cut it", I asked if he meant the foreskin and was referring to a circumcision, he said yes, the hole is too small. I really think he is jumping the gun. I don't normally see this GP, but it was hard to get an appointment

This is DSs first ever infection down there and I think its because although he has been toilet trained for over a year, he used to sit on the loo, recently he started standing and due to his short stature he has let his penis touch the toilet bowl time and time again, I think I have now got him mostly out of this habit, but I think that's the culprit for the bacteria. We will now be much more diligent with hygiene down there.

When DS as a baby our Paed prescribed steroid cream for the tip of DSs penis as his pee-hole was very small (same issue) and it was basically to thin the skin, this was effective then, so perhaps this is an appropriate action now, although will this keep happening when we stop using the steriod cream again. Perhaps I will book him in to see our regular GP and ask about this.

However, DS is due to have a paed follow up at age 4 (3 months time) so I am thinking I will just make an appt and see him sooner. I really think a circumcision recommendation after one bout of Balantis is over the top and at this stage, and frankly I really don't want to go down this path unless absolutely necessary.

Anyone had anything similar occur?