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Urology (Expert Forum)
Penis Injury-Nerve Damage
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
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Penis Injury-Nerve Damage
by b10r10, Jul 18, 2007 12:00AM
The head of my penis was injured a few years ago (January 2005). My penis was caught between a toilet seat and the rim of the toilet bowl. The head of my penis was crushed and left with a contusion that took several months to go away. Today the result of that injury is nerve damage (dull throbbing pain when not in use and sharp pain when being used sexually or for urination). The only treatment that I was told about is to use a pain medication and ice packs.
Is there any other treatment or therapy for my condition? If so, What is it and what is the cost?
If not, Will it get better, stay the same, or get worse in time?
Thanks,
Bruce
Is there any other treatment or therapy for my condition? If so, What is it and what is the cost?
If not, Will it get better, stay the same, or get worse in time?
Thanks,
Bruce
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jul 19, 2007 12:00AM
, Jul 19, 2007 12:00AM
Penile trauma and nerve damage can significantly longer to heal. There is a possibility that the symptoms and damage may be long lasting.
A referral to a urologist and neurologist can help evaluate the symptoms and treatment would depend on the extent of the damage. Nerve tests such as an EMG can be considered.
I would obtain an opinion at a major academic medical center.
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.
kevinmd_
A referral to a urologist and neurologist can help evaluate the symptoms and treatment would depend on the extent of the damage. Nerve tests such as an EMG can be considered.
I would obtain an opinion at a major academic medical center.
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.
kevinmd_
Member Comments
by fisheromega, Feb 18, 2008 05:21AM
A related discussion, Lose of Feeling in Head of Penis was started.
