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Medical Conditions - 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.

All penile fracture Q&A

There is a small painlessbump underneath the shaft of penis. What it could be?

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.

Does a penile injury require emergency medical care?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for consulting us. Classical penile fracture is when you hear a pop sound, and you immediately lose erection.

Can a popping sound in the penis impact erections?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Thanks for reaching out.

Is it possible to have a tunica albuginea rupture and be unaware of it?

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.

My blood vessels in the penis got damaged during sex. Do I need to treat it?

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.

What is the reason for a loud cracking sound and immediate loss of erection while pushing the penis down?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern.

I masturbate daily. Is it safe?

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.

How to deal with penile injury causing pain during erection?

Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. If there was no bruising, and still able to achieve an erection, it is very less in fracture.

Cause of bruise at the base of the penis shaft with pain?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could be a fractured penis (tear in the hard lining of penis rods below the skin).

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