Pain in the penis

Very often pain in the penis is manifested in the process of erection, as a result of trauma, stagnation, circulatory disorders, drug treatment. Part of the male reproductive system is the penis consisting of the root (base), body (trunk) and head. Two cavernous and spongy bodies form the body of the penis. The cavernous bodies were given their name thanks to a multitude of beams or trabeculae that extend inward from the white structure.

In the intervals of the cross-bars there are "caves" (lacunae). The head also contains a large number of lacunae, in the process of sexual excitation filled with blood. The presence in the head of a set of nerve endings determined its maximum sensitivity.

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What causes pain in the penis?

The medical term of dyspareunia - pain in the penis occurs when there is a lack of natural lubrication of women. This fact causes the painful stretching of the foreskin, tears and even the formation of hematomas.

Vascular disorders, a number of infections are common causes of pain in the penis. Inflammatory processes in the head, the prepuce sack (fold of the foreskin) are described by the term balanitis and postitis, respectively. Simultaneous inflammatory disease is called balanoposthitis. The disease is associated with the accumulation of smegma - the secretion of the secretion of sebaceous glands, dead epithelium and moisture. Such a mixture is ideally suited for the propagation of pathogenic microorragisms. The disease affects men who do not follow personal hygiene or have a physiological narrowing of the flesh (phimosis). Rarely observed balanoposthitis of an allergic nature and against diabetes mellitus.

Peyronie's disease is characterized by fibrosclerotic disorders (scar formation) of the gallbladder shell with a pronounced bending of the penis and pain.

Inflammatory disease of the cavernous body (cavernitis) can develop as a complication after trauma, acute urethritis, influenza, caries, furunculosis, sinusitis.

Urolithiasis, colliculitis (inflammation of the seminal tubercle), bruise, dislocation, fracture, infringement - the causes of pain in the penis. The medical term "fracture" describes the state of forcible bending of the body of the penis during an "aggressive" sexual intercourse. The process is often accompanied by a characteristic crunch.

Pain due to an erection, lasting at least six to nine hours, appears with priapism. Pathology develops against the background of dysfunctions of the central nervous system, after taking pharmacological drugs.

So, pain in the penis occurs with the following problems: 

• injury to the penis; 
• skin infection;
• herpes; 
• inflammation of the prostate; 
• infection of the foreskin; 
• cancer; 
• Reuter's syndrome (autoimmune disease); 
• priapism; 
• Peyronie's disease.

Symptoms of pain in the penis

Redness, swelling of the penile head zones, purulent discharge, a sharp odor, itching and burning accompany balanoposthitis. The disease is well treatable at the initial stage of development. Severe situations are described by the appearance of ulcers, ulcers and gangrene.

The problems of blood supply cause pain in the penis with the formation of necrosis, ischemic manifestations of the foreskin. The most vulnerable patients are diabetics.

Transmitted through intimate proximity, diseases are detected by pain, blisters, condylomata, dysuria (difficulty urinating), enlarged lymph nodes.

Symptoms of pain in the penis with infection of the urethra, movement of the stone through the urethra are accompanied by a weakening of the jet, a delay or difficulty urinating. The pain is sharp, cutting, painful. The chronic process takes place with a burning sensation.

It is recommended to seek medical help if such conditions are observed: 

• pain is associated with an erection or appears when the penis swells, if the excited state of the penis does not die out within an hour; 
• mechanical damage to the penis; 
• erection accompanied by pain at a certain position of the penis; 
• there are discharge, unpleasant odor; 
• the skin of the penis is covered with abscesses, vesicles, seals, edema, etc.; 
• violation of urination (frequent urge, soreness, difficulty, discharge with blood, etc.); 
• temperature, chills.

Pain in the glans penis

Bottom on the head is a fold of skin - a bridle. The skin covering the head of the penis is much thinner and more tender. In this part of the penis there is a large accumulation of nerve endings, the reactions of which often cause pain in the glans penis.

Factors affecting the occurrence of unpleasant symptoms: 

• inflammation / infection; 
• various kinds of trauma, as a result of mechanical, chemical or thermal damage; 
• circulatory disorders; 
• the presence of foreign bodies of the urethra (stones, salts); 
• congenital disorders of the structure of the penis.

Pain can be caused by squeezing the head of the penis during phimosis. The disease develops with the narrowing of the foreskin, pressing on the head of the penis. The state of the erection with this problem only strengthens the pain syndrome. Or the process develops because of balanoposthitis (inflammation). Pain, burning, itching, redness and swelling of the head are added to the pain.

The rupture of the bridle proceeds with severe pain and possible bleeding. The reason may be a physiologically short frenum, a lack of natural vaginal lubrication, aggressive copulation, masturbation. At the site of the rupture, the appearance of a scar is possible, which is capable of causing unpleasant sensations during further sexual life.

Tumors of a malignant nature are a rare pathology leading to pain in the head of the penis. Their occurrence provokes a virus of a papilloma, the started forms of a phimosis and a balanoposthitis, an abusing smoking, AIDS. Cancer pains are present continuously for a long time. In the urine, blood or other impurities can be detected.

Pathologies of small vessels are found in diseases: 

• diabetes; 
• Endarteritis is a disease leading to vasoconstriction. It is more common when you abuse alcohol and cigarettes
• Atherosclerosis - obstruction of blood vessels with cholesterol plaques.

The described diseases develop slowly, keeping a constant, aching pain in the penis with possible appearance of erosion, trophic ulcers, gangrene.

Acute pain in the head with a violation of the urinary function is characteristic of cavernitis (inflammation of the cavernous bodies). There may appear an abscess, and in the absence of treatment - impotence.

If you find anxious symptoms accompanied by pain, you need to contact the urologist or dermatovenerologist.

Severe pain in the penis

Acute urethritis characterizes such a needle prick, severe pain in the penis. Advancement of stone or salts causes painful soreness in the process of urination, a weakening of the jet or complete inability to complete the excretion of urine.

Ejaculation with attacks of severe soreness occurs when interrupted sexual intercourse serves as a method of contraception. To restore the normal functioning of the reproductive system, it is sufficient to choose another way of preventing pregnancy.

The condition of acute prostatitis proceeds with a sharp pain in the penis, while the chronic stage is less painful. Symptoms of inflammation of the prostate are: 

• pain during urination; 
• tenderness of the perineum, lumbar and pubic zone, testicles; 
• deterioration of sperm quality; 
• pain during intercourse.

Sharp soreness during ejaculation can be observed in cases of hypersensitivity of the head. The use of a special lubricant with anesthetics helps to get rid of uncomfortable sensations.

Pain near the base of the penis

A long, painful erection, not related to sexual arousal, is called priapism. Patients complain of pain at the base of the penis. It should be noted that only the body of the penis stays in tension, the penis head remains soft. Violations of the urinary function does not occur. Sexual intercourse or masturbation does not relieve the condition.

The attack of pathological erection occurs more often at night. The disease is divided into two types: ischemic and non-ischemic. The color of the blood taken in the first case will be dark (venous), and in the second - scarlet (arterial). Detection of pus in the blood indicates the process of infection.

The started ischemic form of priapism leads to tissue necrosis and gangrene. The violet-black color of the head of the member threatens to amputate. Complication of the disease may be an erection disorder.

The causes of priapism: 

• neurogenic - pathological changes in the nerves due to trauma of the penis, brain tumors, meningitis, encephalitis, etc .; 
• damage by toxins, chemicals - as a result of the use of medicines, poisoning with carbon monoxide, lead, etc .; 
• trauma with the formation of hematomas, bleeding into the peritoneum and pelvic region; 
• hematological problems - leukemia, thrombocythemia, use of anticoagulants; 
• inflammatory diseases - prostatitis, an attack of appendicitis, mumps, syphilis; 
• neoplasms (cancerous tumors).

Drawing pain in the penis

Curvature, drawing pain in the penis - obvious signs of Peyronie's disease with the formation in the cavernous body of seals (plaques). Neoplasms are felt on palpation more often from the side of the back of the penis, but can be found on the sides. Strong pains accompany intimate intimacy or the curvature of the penis completely prevents the sexual intercourse. Characterized by an erection disorder.

Drawing pains with a burning sensation in the testicle and the spermatic canal, which increase with movement or physical strain, indicate the process of varicose veins of the spermatic cord.

Chronic prostate disease, infectious lesions can also provoke the pulling pain of the pubic region and penis.

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Pain inside the penis

Damage to the arteries, the spongy body due to the injuries, leads to the formation of scars, which in turn cause pain inside the penis during intimate proximity.

Infections, inflammatory processes in the urethral canal proceed with a pronounced pain syndrome. Movement of the stone, salt along the urethra is accompanied by severe internal pain, sometimes with chills, and fever.

The process of artificial squeezing of the penis with threads, wire to normalize dysfunction, to enjoy, to increase the size of the penis by various adaptations leads to trauma and internal pain. Pain in the penis weakens as the tissues heal.

Treatment of pain in the penis

The reason for the late treatment of men to a specialist is shame or excessive self-esteem. However, the data are disappointing - without the medical treatment of diseases the risk of becoming impotent varies from 25 to 75%. Therefore, do not engage in self-medication or wait for "self-resolve".

To establish the diagnosis apply: 

• inspection; 
• feeling; 
• laboratory diagnosis (tests, smears, etc.); 
• conducting ultrasound; 
• X-ray techniques; 
• MRI of the penis.

Each disease is treated by its own methods. Treatment of pain in the penis is divided into surgical and conservative effects.

Frenuloplasty, for example, is used when the size of the frenulum increases. Surgical treatment lasts up to 20 minutes. After surgery, anesthetics are used and the foreskin is washed regularly. The patient returns to normal life after three weeks.

Phimosis is treated by the circumcision method for 10 minutes. Complete healing occurs after 14 days. Fracture of the penis, venous insufficiency is also treated with surgical intervention, which leads to a complete restoration of penis functions.

With the purpose of getting rid of infections of the reproductive system, smears and bacussis are taken, followed by a course of antibiotics.

Restoration of an erection is possible by the newest shock-wave therapy. The method has proved itself because of its great effectiveness, safety, and the possibility of treatment without the use of medications.

It is possible to use gentle methods if the internal artery is damaged. A specialist enters a catheter with a drug that forms a thrombus and stops bleeding.

Entrust the treatment of penile diseases to a professional and be sure of 100% success.

According to medical workers, pain in the penis is prevented by a natural method - adequate stimulation of the female body and the corresponding receipt of a sufficient amount of vaginal lubrication.