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Is it advisable to do urethroplasty in the distal penile urethra using EPA technique?
Query: Hello doctor, May I know if you have done urethroplasty in the distal penile urethra using the excision and primary anastomosis (EPA) technique? Are you personally familiar with any such case? If so, was the surgery successful? Did the surgery cause penile curvature? If so, how many degrees did it ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am a Urologist and I have performed urethroplasties. But, excision and primary anastomosis is the procedure of choice only in short segment urethral strictures and they occur in the majority of traumatic urethral strictures that occur in the proximal urethra. Such a str... Read Full »
What is the treatment for my penis that curves to the left when erect?
Query: Hello doctor, My penis curves to the left side when it erects. It is not painful. It is just curved to the left side completely. What is the medication that you suggest? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a normal variation. A correction is only required when it causes a painful erection or an interference with intercourse. Otherwise, you need not worry about it. For further questions consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-... Read Full »
I have pain in my penis following masturbation. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I just want to know if my case requires a visit to the hospital. During prone masturbation, I accidentally pushed a bit hard and felt a little pain in my penis. I lately noticed a slight bulge on the lower side of the penis. I have no problem getting an erection, but feel like my penis is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq.com. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. Based on the information that you have provided, it is unclear whether your case requires a visit to the hospital. While you may have experienced a minor injury or strain during masturbation, ... Read Full »
Kindly suggest if I can take medication for curved penis issue.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25-year-old male. I feel my penis is curved and I am afraid that this might affect my sexual functions. Is it advisable to take Xiaflex for this condition? My friend was advised of this medication by his doctor. So, I would like to know if I can use the same. But before going to... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to help you with your health queries. There are multiple reasons for a bent penis such as: A short frenulum - Kindly share pictures of an erect penis (side and below) for diagnosis. If this is the cause, then surgical management is the cure. Phimos... Read Full »
How can I manage erection issues due to excess masturbation?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old boy who was involved in excessive masturbation activity for a long period of time. It might have damaged my penis veins as the penis has tilted towards the left and does not have the same feeling and erection. Please help me. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! Masturbation is normal, ninety-five percent of males do that. It is just another way of having sex without a partner and is a good practice. It helps to relieve stress. Boosts mood. Improves sleep. Helps to prevent depression... Read Full »
My penis is bent after prolonged masturbation. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, Recently (within the past month) my fiance had flown back to a different city where she is now currently having to live, and I ended up masturbating for a rather long time about a week after she had left. The time that this lasted for, I would say was anywhere from three to three and a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Had you taken any erection enhancing drug so that your erection lasted long? It should not be left erect for hours, like four hours and more. The image shared (attachment removed to protect patient identity) is an acceptable shape of the penis. I do not think you sho... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25-year-old male. When my penis is erect, I can feel a dent or bend in the lower tube-like structure of my penis. Can it be a urethral stricture? After drinking four litres of water, I had a uroflow test, voided volume 486 maximum, flow 21 ml/s Average 8 ml/s. When urinating, I al... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms are suggestive of urethral stricture. The extra pressure that you have put while urinating will affect the results of the test. You should consult a urologist to diagnose and treat urethral stricture, as the cause should be ruled out before the treatment. And... Read Full »
My penis looks bent after using a tight supporter. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26 year old male, unmarried. While playing cricket, I used to wear tight supporter. One day, while removing supporter, I noticed some vessel is obtained suddenly on my private part due to which it is looking like bending towards the right. That vessel is not painful. At the time... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A tight supporter on a relaxed flaccid penis does not cause any bending. Your bend is a developmental curvature.Please share a picture to see how severe it is and to plan what can be done. The picture should be of the erect penis from two angles and one image of the ... Read Full »
Why do I have an hourglass-shaped penis despite taking the tablet Permen for a month?
Query: Hello doctor, I am worried because I have an hourglass penis shape, and I took the tablet Permen for one month to improve my confidence and performance. Please help. Read Full »
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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hourglass penis lesion is called Peyronie’s disease and causes angulation of the penis. It needs to be corrected if it causes a deformity in the penis of more than 15 degrees. If it interferes with sexual activity, it needs correction. Assessment is required for Peyr... Read Full »
I am having trouble in keeping my penis erect. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 25 years old and I used to stretch my penis very roughly when I was 17 to 18 years old. Since then it stays curved downwards and I have had problems in keeping it erect. I think I damaged the ligaments of my penis, please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The erection in the penis occurs due to vascular supply and not due to the strength of ligaments. Stretching or masturbation does not cause any damage to the anatomical structure. The downward curvature during erection is ... Read Full »