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The penis can be affected by several different disorders ranging in severity from swelling to nerve damage and impotence. Men experiencing these problems should always consult a licensed physician for proper diagnosis and treatment. Below are a few of the best known medical disorders that can affect the male sexual organ.
Penile Oedema
One of the more common disorders of the penis, called Oedema, is characterized by a swelling of the foreskin. Penile Oedema is often caused by excessive sexual activity, including masturbation. This is usually not a severe condition as long as the foreskin remains in it's normal position and blood flow is not obstructed. If swelling persists, however, a doctor should be consulted as this may point to chronic heart disease.
Paraphimosis
Paraphimosis (also called capistration) is a condition in which the prepuce, after having been retracted behind the glans penis, is constricted and does not return to it's forward position. This disorder generally occurs due to fluid trapped in the foreskin and can be the result of intense sexual activity. It is often temporary but if it persists for several hours a physician should be contacted.
Peyronie's Disease
Peyronie's disease is a disorder that is characterized by a curvature of the penis caused by the build up of fibrous scar tissue. While surgery may be necessary to correct this condition, in some cases the use of special traction devices has been shown to be effective in straightening the penis. Read "Peyronie's Disease: Is surgery the only option?" for more information.
Pudendal Nerve Damage
The pudendal nerve, as it relates to the external genital organs, is sometimes subject to damage due to accidents or even from sitting on hard bicycle seats for extended periods of time. It is characterized by pain while sitting and a numbing of the genitals. This condition should not be confused with the loss of sensation caused by permanent nerve damage associated with diabetes or peripheral neuropathy.
Priapism
Priapism is a painful medical condition characterized by a persistent erection of the penis which is not related to sexual arousal. Complications from priapism can include ischaemia, thrombosis and impotence. Although less common, severe cases of this condition can result in gangrene which would make amputation of the penis necessary.
Impotence
Now commonly called "erectile dysfunction", impotence is probably the best known of all penis disorders. Impotence is the inability to reach or maintain an erection and is increasingly common in men over the age of 40. While not a life-threatening condition, impotence does effect sexual performance and can have serious psychological implications.
The penis disorders listed above are just a few of the medical conditions related to the male genitalia. As always, consult your physician if you think you might be experiencing any problem associated with your penis.
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i wonder if you can help me. I am a 32 year old male and i have a 35 year old girlfriend. About 2 weeks ago we had anal sex and a couple of days later my penis seemed abnormal. My foreskin seem to be tight and it hurts if i try to pull it back so i can get my penis head out. When i do finally do pull it to clean it it hurts when i do get my head through and then it burns a little when i pee after i clean it due to the stretching. What should i do. Also i had sex about three days ago and it hurt the next day. Other than that i haven't had any type of sex.
it's me again. you suggested to go scedule an appointment with my physician well i dont have one and do you have any suggestions on what kind of doctor i should go to. Also about my tight foreskin i noticed today that there are some red lines the appear when i strech it to clean my penis.
Hello my name is crystal, I am 31 and my boyfriend is 32. when we first met 4 yrs. ago we liked to have sex alot. he never had a problem getting an erection sometimes he would get an erection w/out being aroused. but now he doesn't seem to get aroused like before. he sometimes has to watch a porno to get an erection. do you think it could be an erectile dysfunction or just a simple case of trying to keep the sex life alive and strong. by the way he does work nights sleeps roughly 4-6 hrs in the day sometimes stressed out for family economical reasons. also we argue off/on any idea what could be the problem. thanx.
hi, i have a four yr old boy who woke up this morning with painful, itchy and painful swelling on the penis. please can you tell what it is.
Hi, hows it goin? I have a problem thats been troubling for a bit and haven't been able to find a solution for. About two months ago I had unprotected sex and developed a couple of odd skin conditions that weren't there before and haven't cleared up since. None of the symptoms are painful, though some are slightly irritable at times. The first symptom I noticed was a slight irritable tingling sensation at the opening of the penis a day or two after, though no burning when urinating. Two weeks later, I noticed all these white bumps (kind of like white goose bumps) that circle around the base and go up the bottom shaft. The bumps do not feel painful although they have not left since. I went to a couple of doctors and dermatologist that only seemed concerned in assuring me it wasn't herpes (which my test came back negative for). A week after the white bumps, I started to get slight burning sensation on the inner thigh, along with that i was initial symptom i had first noticed of the slight irritable tingling sensation, though now it was also around the crown that seemed a little blotchy, along with foreskin being slightly pink. When erect the crown gets less blotchy and more a solid red, and when the erection has left the entire head becomes a blotchy red. Since then the inner thigh burn has gone away due to hydrocortisone, yet all the other symptoms are still prevalent. I haven't been able to get any clear answers from doctors on what it is, only that its not herpes which I already know. I've found a couple of post on dermatologist forums that have identical symptoms, yet the doctors give the same answer 'it's not herpes'. At this point I'm not sure if I should go to another dermatologist, or if there was a sort of penis specialist (the way women have a gynecologist) that might have answer for me. Any suggestions as to what route i should take would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
RMP
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he there, wonder if you can help me. I am a 38 year old woman with a 33 year old boyfriend. I am a bit concerned about his penis and I wondered if you could give me any advice? the rim of the head of his penis instead of being smooth is very (hard to explain) but almost frayed looking!! Any ideas what this could be?
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