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Urology (Expert Forum)
Different pain in penis
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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.
Different pain in penis
by MoviesMike, May 14, 2003 12:00AM
I first noticed that my urinary tract felt thicker in the length of the penis. It has now gotten much thicker and harder. There is a distinct thickness about 1" back from the tip. I was making love last week and experienced a sharp pain that just about killed the erection. There is no pain while urinating. No discharge. I called my doctor but he said keep an eye on it and kind of blew it off. Whenever I start to get an erection it begins to ache. FYI I took Viagra 3 times in the last year, never really liked it, could this be related in any way? Thanks/ Mike
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, May 14, 2003 12:00AM
, May 14, 2003 12:00AM
Hello - thanks for asking your question.
There are several considerations for pain on erection. The first would be any anatomical abnormality or nerve dysfunction.
A second would be known as Peyronie's Disease. It is thought to be caused by the development of hard, fibrous, inflamed tissue in the shaft of the penis, and usually starts as pain during erection, caused by stretching of inflamed penile tissue.
Less likely would be a condition known as priapism - the continual and pathological erection of the penis. It is usually caused by nonsexual factors such as spinal cord disease, leukemia or sickle cell disease, and, according to some reports, with the use of cocaine.
I would first be evaluated by a urologist who can examine you and consider a cystoscopy to evaluate any anatomical abnormality. If that is non-revealing, then a neurology referral may help.
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.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
There are several considerations for pain on erection. The first would be any anatomical abnormality or nerve dysfunction.
A second would be known as Peyronie's Disease. It is thought to be caused by the development of hard, fibrous, inflamed tissue in the shaft of the penis, and usually starts as pain during erection, caused by stretching of inflamed penile tissue.
Less likely would be a condition known as priapism - the continual and pathological erection of the penis. It is usually caused by nonsexual factors such as spinal cord disease, leukemia or sickle cell disease, and, according to some reports, with the use of cocaine.
I would first be evaluated by a urologist who can examine you and consider a cystoscopy to evaluate any anatomical abnormality. If that is non-revealing, then a neurology referral may help.
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.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
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