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Urology (Expert Forum)
Penis Pain
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Penis Pain
by pridgew1, Sep 13, 2004 12:00AM
Hello
I currently have an appointment later this month with a urologist but I wanted to get more information because I am worried. I am currently 29 years old, 12 years ago in high school I was playing flag football my opponent reached for the flag and cought me really good in the groin area. I noticed that the part of the vein that goes up the penis that looks like a Y on the upper left side of my penis is sticking out. The pain has come and go throughout the years with no real serious flairups. It is barely noticable but it is sensitve when I rub or touch it.
I don't have any erection problems but I am concerned about it because it is flaring up again and painful. I don't want to be in my late thirties and or forties and have erection problems.
If there is any surgical procedure necessary to fix the problem the questions I have are.
Are surgeries to your genital area very Risky? If so should I just deal with it and see what happens?
If surgery is needed What is the usual recovery period?
If your penis is damaged are you ever normal again after surgery or treatment?
The reason why I think something will need to be done because this is a continuing problem and I think I need to get this addressed soon as I am getting older.
Your advice is appreciated.
Thank You
I currently have an appointment later this month with a urologist but I wanted to get more information because I am worried. I am currently 29 years old, 12 years ago in high school I was playing flag football my opponent reached for the flag and cought me really good in the groin area. I noticed that the part of the vein that goes up the penis that looks like a Y on the upper left side of my penis is sticking out. The pain has come and go throughout the years with no real serious flairups. It is barely noticable but it is sensitve when I rub or touch it.
I don't have any erection problems but I am concerned about it because it is flaring up again and painful. I don't want to be in my late thirties and or forties and have erection problems.
If there is any surgical procedure necessary to fix the problem the questions I have are.
Are surgeries to your genital area very Risky? If so should I just deal with it and see what happens?
If surgery is needed What is the usual recovery period?
If your penis is damaged are you ever normal again after surgery or treatment?
The reason why I think something will need to be done because this is a continuing problem and I think I need to get this addressed soon as I am getting older.
Your advice is appreciated.
Thank You
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Sep 16, 2004 12:00AM
, Sep 16, 2004 12:00AM
The risk and recovery period would certainly depend on what procedure is performed - it would differ based on this.
Again, "normal" function to the penis would depend on what the damage is as well as what the procedure was to correct this.
One consideration would be Mondor's disease - also known as thrombophlebitis of the penis. Sometimes the thrombosed vein can be very sensitive and cause some discomfort. Typically, anti-inflammatories are helpful in reducing some discomfort. You may want to consider an ultrasound to evaluate if this is the case.
If the symptoms continue, surgery can be considered for more definitive treatment. This can be discussed in conjunction with a urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
Again, "normal" function to the penis would depend on what the damage is as well as what the procedure was to correct this.
One consideration would be Mondor's disease - also known as thrombophlebitis of the penis. Sometimes the thrombosed vein can be very sensitive and cause some discomfort. Typically, anti-inflammatories are helpful in reducing some discomfort. You may want to consider an ultrasound to evaluate if this is the case.
If the symptoms continue, surgery can be considered for more definitive treatment. This can be discussed in conjunction with a urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
