Pain in the penis can be due to trauma or disease. Penile pain can be caused due to Peyronie's disease, priapism, balanitis, sexually transmitted infections, urinary tract infections (UTI), injuries, phimosis, and cancer.
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Are penile pain on erection and burning micturition signs of prostate cancer?
Query: Hello doctor,About three months ago, I started getting pain in my penis when erect, and a burning sensation was there for a week when I urinated. I went to the doctor, who sent me for urine tests, where blood was found in my urine. So they sent me for three further urine tests, 24 hours apart, where... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Pain in erection or burning urinating in the long term indicates chronic prostate inflammation. It is scarce to have prostate cancer at this age. Bladder cancer symptoms are painless and asymptomatic hematuria. For proper diagnosis, we need s... Read Full »
I have pain in my penis during erection. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22-year-old male with this weird penis pain around my penis frenulum, mostly felt at erection. About a week ago, I was masturbating, it is a bad habit, and I remember holding my grip quite tight. Suddenly, I can feel this stinging pain around my frenulum every time I get an erectio... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There might be a small skin tear which might not yet healed due to repeated stretch and masturbation at short intervals. I suggest you apply Fucidin (topical antibiotic) cream twice daily and allow ten days for healing, during which no masturbat... Read Full »
Do I need to worry about penis pain post-masturbation?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old and have a question regarding my penis. I noticed that I had slight pain after frequent masturbation. However, my penis does not become erect, and I have slight bruising. Should I be worried about it? Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you will have pain and inflammation of the penile skin due to friction. However, it is normal; you do not need to worry about it. I suggest you avoid masturbation for a week and give it time to heal. Read Full »
Does the pain in my penis shaft increase during masturbation?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old male, who is 5.7 feet tall and weighs about 135 lbs. I am experiencing pain along the shaft on the left side of my penis. The pain is relatively mild but increases following masturbation. It seems to follow two veins, one parallel to the urethra and the other one th... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can summarize your issues with, pain on the left side of the penis and slight curvature towards the right side, red spot on the glans penis, and prostatitis. Firstly, pain on one side and slight curvature indicate Peyronie's disease, which is still not stabilized, and i... Read Full »
I am experiencing pain in my bladder and penis head, and my urine output is low. Why so?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had pain in the urinary bladder and the head of the penis. Also, my urine output is low. Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern Weak flow and incomplete emptying of the bladder are symptoms of bladder obstruction. This can be caused by stone, stricture, or neurological issues. To reach a diagnosis, we need a few tests like urine analysis, ultrasound of the KUB (kidne... Read Full »
I used a penis pump recently and now experiencing pain in that area. What should I do about it?
Query: Hi doctor, I used a penis pump recently because I am insecure about the size of my penis. A few days ago, I used it twice, once for like 20 minutes at 5 to 7 hg of pressure and 10 minutes at 5 hg of pressure, and now I have some dull and shooting pain in my pelvic floor and penis base. I am worried ... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Using pumps can cause congestion in the penis and urethra, resulting in the sensation you describe. Higher pressures might result in damage that will resolve on its own. My advice is to stop using the pump immediately since it is dangerous. ... Read Full »
Why does my penis ache even when there is no external damage or inflammation?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had the following problem for a month or more, and I feel I am at my wit's end. I have a very sensitive penis (it almost feels like it is being tickled under the tip). This makes me feel like I need to urinate often. My penis has been checked, and there is no visible discharge, ... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is chronic prostatitis, and it can be with or without bacterial infection. This condition is prolonged and can be treated with long-term antibiotics in addition to alpha-blockers and anti-inflammatory medications. I suggest semen culture first, then take tablet Le... Read Full »
I have pain while urinating and orgasm. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had difficulty urinating at night for one year and had orgasm pain for one month. I am currently on Levothyroxine and Lansoprazole. I am getting up 4 to 5 times a night for urination. The urine flow is good during the day, but the flow is slow at night. I am also getting pain durin... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is prostatic hyperplasia. Enlargement of the prostate is physiological after 50 years, and according to the shape, it causes blockage. Now you are symptomatic, and further evaluation is indicated. Some tests are required here, such as urine analysis and culture, se... Read Full »
I have mild pain and swelling in the bottom-right side of the penis. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, Due to an accident that happened during sex five days ago, I have slight pain and swelling on the bottom-right side of the penis. Now I have less intense but more frequent erections, especially at night. When the penis goes into erection, the part with the trauma swells more. The upper pa... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description and pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), I can say that you injured your ligament at the root of your penis, and this is self-limiting. Swelling will reduce gradually, and the vein will be at the place once the swelling i... Read Full »
Is it possible to fracture or bruise the penis after sex?
Query: Hi doctor, Last night, during sex, I accidentally forcefully thrust my penis into my partner's pubic bone. There was no popping sound, no loss of erection, and no noticeable swelling or change in penis shape or structure. There was no immediate pain, and I was still able to ejaculate and urinate tod... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is not a fracture of the penis. It is only a contusion where your penis hit. Lucky you, as the fracture is an emergency and requires immediate treatment. No intervention is needed, and no treatment is needed. No MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is required. The pai... Read Full »