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Urology (Expert Forum)
Penis Problem
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 Problem
by Bob1000, Nov 05, 2007 10:54AM
I am 66 and in good health. I do take medication for various reasons. The medications are primidone (essential tremor), propranolol (essential tremor), zetia (cholesterol), crestor (cholesterol), foltx (blood vessels), synthroid (overactive thyroid), and altace (blood pressure). I had a very mild heart attack five years ago and the altace and foltx are on-going preventitive medications.
My problems are. Curvature of the penis which has developed over the last few years; lack of sensitivity in the penis and difficulty ejaculating (along with reduced levels of sperm). The combination has destroyed any sex life.
Any thoughts?
My problems are. Curvature of the penis which has developed over the last few years; lack of sensitivity in the penis and difficulty ejaculating (along with reduced levels of sperm). The combination has destroyed any sex life.
Any thoughts?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Nov 05, 2007 07:17PM
, Nov 05, 2007 07:17PM
Curvature of the penis can be due to plaques caused by Peyronie's disease. An ultrasound can be done to cement the diagnosis. Injection of the plaques can be done with steroids to help shrink any plaques. Surgical options can be explored if the symptoms continue.
Decreased sensitivity can be due to metabolic diseases like thyroid disorders or diabetes. Appropriate blood tests can be done to evaluate for this.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
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 patients education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
Decreased sensitivity can be due to metabolic diseases like thyroid disorders or diabetes. Appropriate blood tests can be done to evaluate for this.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
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 patients education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
