Whenever i begin to get an erection, my penis sorts of hurt inside, like its dry or tight and unable to contain the blood inside, for me to acquire and maintain an erection. what could be the cause of this??
Also, when i retract my foreskin behind the glans, there is this tight ring of skin, which causes my penis take on a sort of hourglass shape. and the hurts should i begin to get an erection. Could this be the reason for the first problem i mentioned above? And also what can i do to correct these problems?
Answered by: Maria/MD Health Forum.com Team
There are several causes of painful erection. One of these is a condition known as paraphimosis which occurs in uncircumcised males. In paraphimosis, the foreskin, once retracted, can’t be pulled back into its normal position. It gets stuck behind the ridge of the head of the penis.
Paraphimosis may be caused by infection, which may be related to poor hygiene. It may also occur after an erection or sexual activity, or as the result of injury to the head of the penis. When the condition is prolonged, it can cause pain and swelling, and may interfere with the blood flow to the penis. In severe cases, the lack of blood flow can cause tissue death or gangrene.
Correcting this problem would require the expertise of a physician. Your health history and physical examination result will confirm the diagnosis of paraphimosis. The doctor may ask you questions about the onset, duration, and frequency of symptoms. During physical examination, the doctor checks if there is a constricting band of tissue behind the head of the penis, which is generally observed in patients with paraphimosis. The glans and foreskin will be checked for signs of decreased blood flow.
Measures to reduce the swelling of the glans and foreskin may be recommended. This may include applying ice or applying pressure to the glans to force out blood and fluid. If these fail to improve the symptoms, the doctor may consider injecting medication to help drain the penis. In some cases surgery may be needed to correct the problem.
A condition called balanitis or inflammation of the glans penis is also known to cause penile pain. Its other symptoms include redness, tenderness and swelling of the glans, itching and rash. In severe cases, balanitis may cause difficulty in retracting the foreskin.
This blog entry is for your generaL information only. I recommend that you discuss your symptoms with your own doctor.
References:
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/442883-overview
http://dermnetnz.org/site-age-specific/balanitis.html
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