Penile Pain: Causes, and Treatment

Penile pain is a common issue that affects many men at some point in their lives. It can occur at the base, shaft, or head, and ranges from mild discomfort to severe pain. This pain Can result from different causes. We’ll discuss the possible causes of penile pain and associated symptoms. and how to manage the condition.

Symptoms

Symptoms depend on the cause of the condition. As mentioned above, pain can occur at the base, shaft, or head of the penis, ranging from mild to severe. Also, the patient may experience pain in the lower abdomen or testicles. Other symptoms that may accompany the pain include difficulty urinating, bloody semen, rashes, or sores anywhere on the penis. Characteristics of the pain include:

• It can be sharp, dull, throbbing, or burning
• and can be felt anywhere in the penis.
• The duration of pain can be acute or chronic
• It may occur during sexual activity, urination, or muscular effort.

Causes of Penile Pain

The most common causes of penile pain are sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infections, allergies, and injuries. Less common causes include bladder stones, fibrosis within the shaft of the penis, skin diseases, poor hygiene, and prostatitis. Rare causes include insect bites, various injuries, priapism, and penile fracture. (SOURCE)

1. Infections:
   They can occur in the urethra, bladder, or prostate, and can cause pain in the penis. Gonorrhea and chlamydia, are the most common STIs causing penile pain.
2. Trauma:
   Such as during sexual activity or sports. This can include bruising, cuts, or fractures.
3. Peyronie’s disease:
   It’s a condition in which scar tissue forms inside the penis, causing it to bend or curve which can cause pain during an erection.
4. Phimosis:
   It’s a condition in which the foreskin is too tight to be retracted, resulting in pain during sexual activity.
5. Prostatitis:
   Inflammation of the prostate gland can cause pain in the penis, and pain during urination and ejaculation.

Management

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, practicing good personal hygiene, and using condoms during sexual activity can all help reduce the risk of developing health complications in the penis.

SUMMARY

Penile pain can be caused by different conditions, including infection, trauma, Peyronie’s disease, phimosis, and prostatitis. Its treatment options depend on the cause. It may include antibiotics, pain relievers, stretching exercises, or surgery. Practice good hygiene and safe sex can help prevent infections and trauma.

SOURCES

• https://www.buoyhealth.com/learn/penis-pain
• https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-you-may-be-having-pain-in-your-penis/
• https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/penis-health/art-20046175
• https://www.healthline.com/health/penis-pain