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Penile Fracture

Penile fracture is different from other bone fractures where there is a tear in the tunica albuginea (a membrane below the skin that helps in increasing the width and size of the penis during erection). It happens when the erected penis is bent suddenly or forcefully, and traumatic masturbation. It is a medical emergency. The signs of indication are sudden loss of erection, severe pain, popping sound, bent penis, bleeding, difficult urination, etc. Diagnosis is made with the help of cavernosography (a special X-ray), ultrasound, MRI, etc. Treatment includes surgery and rest without intercourse for atleast a month.

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Do you have any idea about the bump present in the shaft of penis after masturbation?

Query: Hello doctor, A couple of weeks ago after masturbating, I felt a painless bump on the underside of my shaft, closer to the base, that was not there fifteen minutes before. Upon inspection, I saw the bump about the width of a pea. The bump also appeared to be under my skin, not on the outside like ...  Read Full »


Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like you had a small blood clot which caused the lump and some of it tracked up to the skin to cause the bruising. This may have been due to excessive force during the act. Usually, the skin discoloration goes first. The lump may go away in a few days. Keep c...  Read Full »

Can a tunica albuginea rupture get unnoticed?

Query: Hello doctor, If I were to strain or have a small superficial rupture to the tunica albuginea during erection, would I notice this in any way? Will there be any pain or bruising? I have read somewhere that the tunica has no pain nerves. That is why I wonder. There is no pain or abnormality noticed. ...  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.Yes, any rupture of tunica albuginea will cause pain as a minimum sign. It can also cause a bruising ecchymosis but, a pain is a must. Completely ruptured tunica causes a penile fracture. Repeated partial rupture leads to Peyronie's disease. To detect a partial rupture...  Read Full »

My son's fractured elbow was not rightly treated. Need help.

Query: Hi doctor, I had an injury to my penis during intercourse where my penis slipped out and hit part of my spouse's body, making my penis bend and causing tremendous pain. I did not hear a pop, and there was no bruising or blood. However, it has been over six weeks and I still have pain with an erecti...  Read Full »


Dr. Choudhary Devendra

Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. If there was no bruising, and still able to achieve an erection, it is very less in fracture. There might be tearing of some fibers out of the multilayered tunica albuginea. This will heal with time. Sometimes in a few months. Presently you require an anti-inflamma...  Read Full »

When I pushed my penis down, I heard a loud cracking sound. What can it be?

Query: Hi doctor,I am an 18-years-old male. I was pleasuring myself, and while I was pleasuring myself, I pushed my penis down, and when I did that, I heard a loud cracking sound and an immediate loss of erection. I have very little to no pain and no swelling. The crack happened at the base of my penis, an...  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. The presentation of penile fracture is loud pop sound and immediate loss of erection due to severe bend of an erected penis. There will be swelling of the penis due to bleeding and discoloration of the skin. And the...  Read Full »

Does a penile injury require emergency medical care?

Query: Hello doctor, I sustained a penile injury last night during sexual activity. I noticed blood filled bump the previous night, and it has ruptured and became flat now. I do not have any pain. I guess it to be a ruptured vein. Kindly help me to know if it requires medical care. Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for consulting us. Classical penile fracture is when you hear a pop sound, and you immediately lose erection. It will be painful and require emergency surgery to repair the corpora. But the picture you sent has no penile deformity or swelling (attachments remov...  Read Full »

Do I need surgical treatment for damaged blood vessels in the penis?

Query: Hello doctor,Years ago, while having sex my blood vessels got damaged. If this is not causing me issues, is this fine to not get it corrected. As long as it did not cause me issues, I was told that I do not need any treatment. But I am wondering if I should have surgery. Please guide.  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, that is true. If you had a blood vessel damaged during sex long ago and there were no issues so far, no need to do any corrective surgery. The penis is rich with blood supply. If one vessel got damaged, other vessels would cover the areas supplied by that vessel. ...  Read Full »

Penile erection falls to one side with pain and discomfort. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am sure I have suspensory ligament tear or injury. I have slight pain and discomfort. My erection falls to one side when lying on my back and it also points downward when standing up. I do not have any past medical history.  Read Full »


Dr. Vaibhav Vishal

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.As you have written that you have no past history of any significant condition, so I am sure there is no history of injury or pelvis bone fracture. It is highly unlikely for anyone to have suspensory ligament injury without a pelvic bone fracture. Penile normal anatomy is n...  Read Full »

Why is there a bruise at the base of the penis shaft with pain after intercourse?

Query: Hello doctor, Last night during intercourse, I started having a burning feeling at the base of my shaft, almost like a paper cut. I finished the fun like normal and pain subsided. Later that night, a few hours later, we did it again. It hurt a little but not bad. This morning when I woke up I had a ...  Read Full »


Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could be a fractured penis (tear in the hard lining of penis rods below the skin). It has to be confirmed by penile doppler and if present, has to be repaired by small surgery. If not repaired, it may lead to poor erections in the future. Avoid intercourse for a few ...  Read Full »

Why do I have painful ridges on penis?

Query: Hello doctor, I got my penis injured while having sex with my girlfriend. Now, I have what seems to be an inflamed rib or ridges on only one side of my penis. It hurts all day while walking or lifting too. I have a hard flaccid penis since this has happened. I have been taking anti-inflammatory dru...  Read Full »


Dr. Vivekanandan Govindasamy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had a look at the photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I believe you have got thrombophlebitis of the superficial veins of penis. It is a self-limiting condition and usually resolves in a few weeks. All you need is supportive care with anti-inflamm...  Read Full »

Is it safe to masturbate daily?

Query: Hello Doctor,  I masturbate daily.  Is it safe ? Will it cause any problem?  Read Full »


Dr. Velusamy Madathupalayam Palansamy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com Masturbation is absolutely safe. Other than giving pleasure it also helps in relieving stress. It depends on the number of times you do it. The reason is that it should not become an addiction. Once you are addicted, psychological intervention might be needed. Ver...  Read Full »

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