Possible Causes of Penis Pain, Prevention and Treatments
Penile pain
can occur in the shaft, the base or the penis head. And can also affect the
foreskin. The pain can be itching, burning or throbbing. Penile pain can be a
result of illness or accident. It can affect men of all ages.
The pain depends on the underlying disease and the disease causing it. If you are injured, the pain will be severe and will happen suddenly. If you have a disease or condition, the pain is mild and can get worse. All types of penis pain are a cause for concern, especially if it occurs during erection, interferes with urination, or is accompanied by excretion, pain, redness, or swelling.
Possible Causes of Penis Pain Includes the Following.
Peyronie's disease
Peyronie's
disease begins when inflammation forms a thin layer of scar tissue called
plaques along the ridges above or below the trunk of the penis. You may notice
that the penis bends when erect, as scar tissue forms next to tissue that
hardens during an erection.
The disease
can occur if bleeding starts in the penis after bending or hitting it; if there
is a connective tissue disorder, or if there is inflammation of the lymphatic
system or blood vessels. The disease may be hereditary or the cause of the
disease may be unknown.
Priapism
Priapism
causes long and painful erections. This erection can occur even if you don't
want to have sex. The disease is more common in men in their thirties.
If you
develop priapism, you need immediate treatment to avoid the long-term effects
of conditions that can affect your ability to get an erection.
Priapism can be caused by the following:
1.
Side effects
of drugs used to treat erectile disorders or drugs used to treat depression.
2.
Blood
clotting disorder.
3.
Mental
health problems.
4.
Blood
disorders such as leukaemia and sickle cell anaemia Use of alcohol.
5.
Illegal use
of drugs.
6.
Injury to
the penis or spinal cord.
Balanitis
Infection of
the foreskin and head of the penis is called Balanitis. This usually affects
men and boys who do not regularly wash under the foreskin or are not
circumcised. Men and boys who have been circumcised can also get it.
Other causes
of balanitis include:
1.
Fungal
infection
2.
Sexual
infection (STI)
3.
Allergies to
soaps, perfumes and other products
Sexual Transmitted Disease (STD)
STD can
cause pain in the penis. Sexually transmitted diseases that cause pain includes:
1.
Chlamydia
2.
Gonorrhea
3.
Reproductive
herpes
4.
Syphilis
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Urinary
tract infection (UTI) is common in women but can also occur in men. UTI occurs
when bacteria enter the urinary tract and it becomes infected. Infection can
occur in the following cases, if you are:
1.
Uncircumcised
2.
The immune
system is weakened
3.
If you have
a urinary tract problem or obstruction
4.
Having sex
with an infected person
5.
Having anal
sex
6.
Enlarged
prostate
Injuries
Like other
parts of your body, injuries can damage your penis. Injuries can occur in the
following cases:
1. When
there is a car accident.
2.
Burn.
3.
Having violent or rough sex.
4.
Placing a ring around your penis to prolong
the erection.
5.
Inserting an object to the urinary tract.
1.
Phimosis and Paraphimosis
If the front skin of the penis
is too tight, phimosis will occur in uncircumcised men. It cannot be separated
from the head of the penis. It usually occurs in boys, but can also occur in
older men if the foreskin is damaged by baranitis or injury.
A related condition called paraphimosis occurs when the foreskin is pulled away from the head of the penis but cannot return to its original position covering the penis. Paraphimosis is a medical emergency because it prevents urination and can lead to penile tissue death.
Cancer
1. Another cause of penile pain is penile cancer and it’s rare. Some factors, such as the following, increase your chances of developing cancer:
1. Smoking
2. Not being circumcised
3. Infected with human papillomavirus (HPV)
4. Not cleaning under your foreskin if you’re uncircumcised
5. Get treatment for psoriasis
1.
Most cases of penile cancer
occur in men over the age of 50.
Treatment options for Pain in the Penis
Treatment depends on the
condition and the disease.
1. Injection relieves the Peyronie's disease, plaque. In severe
cases, a surgeon can remove them.
2. If you have priapism, draining blood from the penis with a
needle can help reduce an erection. Medication can also reduce the amount of
blood flowing to the penis.
3. Antibiotics treat urinary tract infections and sexual infections
such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis. Medications such as antibiotics and
antifungal can also treat balanitis.
4. Antiviral drugs help reduce the herpes outbreak.
5. Stretching the foreskin with your finger can loosen it, if you
have phimosis. A steroid cream rubbed on the penis can also help. In some
cases, surgery is required.
6. Placing ice on the head of the penis reduces the swelling of paraphimosis. Your doctor may advise you to put pressure on the head of the penis. They can also help inject the drug into the penis and drain it. A small cut can also be made in the foreskin to reduce swelling.
7. A surgeon can remove the cancerous part of the penis. Penile cancer treatment also includes radiation therapy or chemotherapy.
How to prevent pain in the Penis
There are things you can do to
reduce your chances of getting pain in the penis. Such as using condoms during
sex, avoid sex with individuals with active infections. Ask your sexual partner
to avoid jerky or rough movements that bend your penis.
If you have repeated infections
or other foreskin problems, it will be helpful to be circumcised or clean under
the foreskin every day.
Long-term prospects
If you experience pain in your
penis, see a doctor immediately.
If STI causes pain in the penis, let your current or potential partner know to avoid spreading the infection. Early diagnosis and treatment of the root cause can have a positive effect on health and well-being.
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