Definition:

Penis pain is any pain or discomfort in the penis. Priapism, which can cause serious pain, is a persistent, painful erection which does not resolve.


Alternative Names:

Pain - penis; Priapism


Common Causes:

Trauma (such as from excessive manipulation)
Bites, either human or insect
Pimples or any surface lesion
Genital herpes (Visible lesions or sores are often preceded by 5 or 6 days of burning, itching or pain at the site of infection.)
Inflammation of the prostate gland (prostatitis)
Syphilis (can produce a painless penile sore)
Nonspecific urethritis caused by chlamydia and gonorrhea
Infection under the foreskin of uncircumcised men (balanitis)
Reiter's syndrome
Priapism (persistent erection)
Peyronie's disease
Cancer of the penis
Infected penile prosthesis
Sickle cell anemia

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