Feeling pain in the penis , or in a more extensive form in the pubis, is a cause of strong concern and stress shared by a large part of the male population because of the importance that the genitals play both in the reproductive sphere and in the individual identity.
Despite the agitation, in most cases the pain in the penis is caused by small traumatic events such as following bumps or blows received during sports activity or due to excessive rubbing following sexual intercourse or masturbation or due to contact with irritants or allergens contained in personal hygiene products.
These are mostly events that are easy to resolve but which, given the sensitivity of the organ, are perceived in a more amplified way, increasing the anxiety and fear that they may be much more serious and compromising episodes.
Sometimes, however, the causes of pain in the penis can be of greater medical interest, as in the case of major trauma, inflammation or even sexually transmitted infections, episodes that therefore deserve the prompt attention of a doctor.
Penis pain can manifest itself as an acute episode, especially following trauma, or constant and continuous typically in the case of inflammation or infection.
It can occur as a result of an erection , during urination or at rest. It can also involve the testicles and the anal area, be limited only to certain defined areas of the penis, or involve the entire structure.
And again, the pain can be associated with a redness of the skin, itching, the appearance of red blisters, blisters, ulcerations and bad odor. In still other cases, as we will see later, the pain is associated with alterations in the curvature of the penis, difficulty in urinating or erectile dysfunction.
What to do in case of pain in the penis
Despite the pain in the peniscause strong fears, unfortunately it often happens that the subjects affected by this phenomenon let embarrassment, shame and modesty take over, delaying the medical consultation, or worse, trying to make a self-diagnosis based on some research on the internet or by comparing symptoms and signs by observing images on the web.
It affects your physical, reproductive and psychological health, therefore the recommendation is to consult a doctor, without waiting if the pain is of strong intensity, is associated with skin manifestations or if the pain in the penis persists for a long time.
You can contact your GP, unless the problem requires immediate intervention in the emergency room, but this first hypothesis is often rejected for two main reasons:
- The doctor is shared with the rest of the family and it is feared that he may talk to them about it;
- You feel embarrassed thinking about the subsequent times when it will be necessary to consult him for other problems.
Well, the doctor’s task is to help patients by providing them with adequate therapy for the problem, and when possible, an effective cure to solve it. The doctor’s role is certainly not to judge habits and behaviors, nor to form an opinion of the person based on the symptoms reported. Therefore this kind of psychological inhibitions must be overcome.
If you find it difficult to contact your general practitioner then you can go directly to the consultation of a specialist in urology or an andrologist.
Now let’s go into the main causes of penis pain on the next page.
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