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Pain in the penis is incredibly common. Usually, it’s a sign of an infection, like a urinary tract infection or a sexually transmitted disease. But it can be a sign of more serious conditions like penile trauma or decreased blood flow to the penis.
Penis irritation and itchiness could look like a rash, red bumps, or blisters on the penis. An itchy penis is most commonly caused by skin infections, chemicals used in hygiene products, or a symptom of a sexually transmitted disease. Read below for more information on related symptoms, other causes, and treatment options.
Painful erections, also known as priapism, is generally not normal and individuals with this condition must pay attention to the duration of the erection. There are many causes of erection pain, most of them include problems with blood flow and circulation of blood to the penis. Other causes may arise from medication side effects, trauma to the penis, or urethritis. Read below for more information on causes and treatments for painful erections.
A red penis can be caused from sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia or genital herpes, or a urinary tract infection. An overlooked cause of redness on the penis is chemical irritation from hygienic products. Read below for more information on penile redness and treatment options.
Painful ejaculation may be caused by a urinary infection or from prostatitis, or other underlying conditions. It can feel like burning or pain while ejaculating. It’s important to get an accurate diagnosis and treat the cause.
Redness on the penis tip is also known as balanitis and those who are uncircumcised are more at risk. Redness on the penis head is often associated with itching, swelling, or pain with urination. Common causes include penis irritation caused by hygienic products and chemicals, urethritis, scabies, or sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia. Read below for more causes and treatment options for redness at the tip of the penis.
If you’re having trouble getting or maintaining an erection, it may be psychological or caused by a condition (such as heart disease) or medicine you’re taking. There are many treatments for erectile dysfunction, such as therapy and medications.
See Erectile Dysfunction treatmentsPremature ejaculation is often caused by anxiety but may also be caused by a medical issue. PE can be treated with therapy, behavioral changes, and medication.
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