Penis Disorders
Penis disorders, also known as penile disorders, can have detrimental effects on your health if left untreated. It's important to know what disorders exist, as well as their potential symptoms, in order to receive the best treatment as soon as possible.
What Penis Disorders Exist?
There are numerous disorders that can affect the penis. Some of the known disorders are the following:
- Priapism – painful erection
- Peyronie's Disease – formation of plaque on penis
- Balanitis – inflammation of the penis head
- Balanoposthitis – inflammation of the foreskin
- Phimosis – tight foreskin that will not retract
- Paraphimosis – foreskin, once back, will not go back into place
- Penile Cancer – abnormal cells in the penis grow
- Erectile Dysfunction
How Can I Tell if I Have a Penis Disorder?
If you're experiencing any pain or discomfort with your penis, you might have a penis disorder. The symptoms are immediate and are easy to spot, and if you know your body well, you'll know that something is amiss.
First, if you notice any pain during urination or while having an erection, this is a definite symptom of a disorder. Additionally, if you start to notice any lumps or growths, especially sores, on the penis, this can be a visible sign of a penis disorder. Additionally, abnormal erection times, foul penis smells, bleeding, or swollen foreskin are all symptoms of a penis disorder.
What Should I Do if I Have Symptoms?
Although it may seem embarrassing to approach a medical doctor about anything concerning abnormalities with your penis, it's extremely important that you do so promptly. There is no stigma attached to a penis disorder; penis disorders are simply another medical problem that doctors encounter on a daily basis. There is no need to be nervous about approaching your physician with concerns.
Once you've experienced any of the above symptoms, it's important that you make an appointment with your doctor and bring the following:
- Record of sexual history
- Record of any medications that you're taking
- Record of medical history
- List of symptoms that you've been experiencing and length of time experiencing them
You also may want to consider bringing your partner with you. Not only will they be a great source of moral support, but your disorder may have been caused by them or may be affecting their medical well-being too.
How are Penis Disorders Treated?
Just like any other medical illness, penis disorders are treated based on their symptoms and underlying cause. Once your disorder has been identified through testing or by symptoms alone, your doctor will prescribe a treatment plan for you.
Some typical treatment plans are as follows:
- Antibiotics
- Surgery
- Catheter
- Exercise
- Weight loss
- Time
The most important thing to note about the treatment of penis disorders is that catching these disorders as soon as they begin is crucial to a healthy recovery. As soon as you notice any abnormality, immediately contact your doctor or a urologist to schedule an appointment.
