For the past several months, I have been experiencing pain in my penis when I have an erection. I have no pain when I urinate or ejaculate. I also have no visible signs of any changes in my penis. I only have pain with an erection. What could be the cause?----------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear Dennis
Thank you for your question.
Painful erections are very uncommon unless you have recently experienced penile trauma. Long lasting erections can become painful due to the lack of oxygen to the penis because the penis is filled with oxygen deplete venous blood. The condition of an erection which last for more than four hours is called priapism. Peyronie’s disease (a scarring of some of the deep tissues in the penis) can have a localized area of pain but usually involves a lump and some deviation of the erection to the affected side. Avoid erections for a while and see if the pain is gone when you resume. Erectile pain secondary to psychological disorders or sexual dysphoria is also a possibility.. If your symptoms continue seek urological help.
More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its urban campuses by calling (1 800 653 6568). We can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is your need. Please bring any physicians’ notes and lab test results that you may be able to obtain. These will help us greatly. This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
Sincerely;
HFHS-M.D. MS
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