Penis pain
Alternative names:
pain in the penis; priapism
Definition:
Any pain or discomfort in the penis. Priapism is a persistent, painful erection.
Considerations:
The most frequent causes of penile pain, which are excessive manipulation and pain resulting from human bites, could be avoided thorough increased care.
Common causes:
Note: There may be other causes of penis pain. This list is not all inclusive, and the causes are not presented in order of likelihood. The causes of this symptom can include unlikely diseases and medications. Furthermore, the causes may vary based on age and gender of the affected person, as well as on the specific characteristics of the symptom such as quality, time course, aggravating factors, relieving factors, and associated complaints. Use the Symptom Analysis option to explore the possible explanations for penis pain, occurring alone or in combination with other problems.
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