Penis Problems and Conditions
Men with penis problems usually only seek medical attention if they have painful erections and/or difficulty with intercourse. However, there are five other conditions believed to be common in most males.
Peyronie's Disease
The most common and visible symptom of Peyronie's disease is an extreme curving of the penis when erect. Other symptoms include pain set off by hardened, cord-like legions in the penis. The legions experience hardening as a result of the formation of hard plaque on either the upper or lower side of the penis in layers containing erectile tissue. Inflammation caused by the plaque eventually develops into a full scar with hard and inflexible scar tissue.
A penis with Peyronie's disease will have an obvious bend in one direction, often with the angle of curvature in excess of 45 degrees. The extreme curvature of the penis can make sex difficult, and can result in serious pain during erection.
There is no need to worry about a curved penis unless the curve appeared suddenly, and/or your penis has experienced some sort of trauma.
Symptoms of Peyronie's Disease can develop over time or overnight. Overnight appearances are usually due to some sort of serious penile injury, but not always.
Treatment is available, but may include surgery.
Hypospadias
Males born with Hypospadias have a urethral opening on the underside of the shaft of their penis (the orifice or opening in a penis used for urination and ejaculation) rather than at the end. Hypospadias affects up to one out of every 400 to 500 infants, and about 10 percent of boys born with this defect may also have undescended testicles.
Surgery is most often performed before the child reaches school age and puberty. The surgery involves creating a tube to extend the urethra to the end of the penis. The original hole is most often left as is since the urethra now bypasses it. Although the penis has two holes, only one is functional. Otherwise it will be a normal functioning penis.
Priapism
Priapism is an involuntary prolonged or painful erection that can persist for hours or days, and is not associated with sexual arousal. It can occur at any age and is a true emergency with risks of subsequent impotency. Primary priapism is the result of trauma or infection. Secondary causes include sickle cell disease, spinal cord injury and stroke. Various medications can also contribute to this condition.
Phimosis
Phimosis refers to a tightening of the foreskin that prevents the full retraction of the foreskin from the head of the penis. There are two typical forms of Phimosis, infant Phimosis and acquired Phimosis.
An infant Phimosis has an easily recognizable tubular form. This is common and healthy in infants.
The adult, or acquired, Phimosis is a thin contour of skin tissue located towards the front of the inner foreskin that narrows the opening of the foreskin. A phimotic ring can make retraction of the foreskin over and behind the glans impossible, painful and/or difficult, and the foreskin may even get stuck behind the glans. This condition is often treated by circumcision, although there are less extreme procedures depending upon the degree of Phimosis. For 'simple' Phimosis, stretching of the foreskin may be a method for treatment. Steroids and surgery are other options.
Large Penis Veins
It's normal for men to have prominent veins on their penis. For some men, the appearance or change in color of veins is a result of poorly functioning valves in their testicles.
Ask Your Physician
If you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above, consult a urologist.
For more information on penis problems, see our additional information on urethritis, premature ejaculation and male yeast infection.
Member Comments
by sabby9835 on July 24, 2008 at 10:44 PM
Good Morning,
I am 26 years old healthy and athletic male.
Over a few days I have noticed white patches at the bottom of penis region around every hair growth and its itchy.
Also i noticed the upper skin of penis to be extremely dry and non stretchable leading to a painful intercourse and often leaves cuts and bruises on the affected area.
I am starting to wonder whether this is a sexually transmitted disease and should i go for professional treatment.
Please advise...
by mrhelper on September 27, 2008 at 10:08 AM
hello, i think you might have a sexually transmitted disease, but you can send me a pic of it to my e-mail so i can verify that thought. it is hcgalloway.iii@gmail.com
by chrispydog on October 4, 2008 at 11:48 PM
I had a smiliar problem which was dermatitis and I have to regularly put dermatits ointment on the head of my penis as well as the other areas. Mine is prescribed by a doctor because I have other small dermatitis patches on my elbows, knees and ears. The cream I use is Clobestanol ( something like that, a doctor would know ) and works well for me. It also cures chafing around my anus. It is a sort of steroid. There may be a weaker over the counter dermatitis medicine that may help if you use it for a period of time it may disappear over a few weeks, the stuff I use it disappears in a few days, and I only apply when it comes back.
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by chrispydog on October 4, 2008 at 11:47 PM
I had a smiliar problem which was dermatitis and I have to regularly put dermatits ointment on the head of my penis as well as the other areas. Mine is prescribed by a doctor because I have other small dermatitis patches on my elbows, knees and ears. The cream I use is Clobestanol ( something like that, a doctor would know ) and works well for me. It also cures chafing around my anus. It is a sort of steroid. There may be a weaker over the counter dermatitis medicine that may help if you use it for a period of time it may disappear over a few weeks, the stuff I use it disappears in a few days, and I only apply when it comes back.
by ravikant on October 12, 2008 at 12:00 AM
hi
my foreskin of penis on the cap side is permanantly uncovered. the top part of my penis is always remain without foresking and I tried to covered it with upper skin but because of ring upperskig comes back . What is it and why is it? is this a problem or natural??????????
Rick
by unnamed13 on October 16, 2008 at 1:48 PM
I cant say my name because i am embarressed but i am worried about the size of my penis i am 13 and my penis is only 3.5 cm which is just over an inch i have a few hairs but their countable do you know why this is? is it normal? And when will it start to get Bigger? Please reply I need Answers
by cypher241 on December 21, 2008 at 5:02 PM
Your penis will grow when you get older. Try stretch your penis in an comfortable way when you take a bath. Even if its erect, it will stretch the tissues in your penis. Having hair in your penis is normal. If your uncomfortable with the hair. You can cut it tho.
by rockon_007 on November 6, 2008 at 12:32 PM
i can't remove my foreskin of the penis when it is erect. moreover the size of my penis is also very small. please help.
by michaelknight on August 5, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Rockon_007
How old are you? I guess I'm confused abouts the details of why your foreskin will not retract. Let me know how old you are and we can talk about penis size too.
by qwert-qwert on December 16, 2008 at 7:58 PM
im 23 male i having problems i was ready to F*** this girl but i couldnt get hard but early about 1 hour ago it was then lately i have been getting hard but not really hard and almost have not got any disire the get it up what have i done if any one could help me
by pav101 on December 21, 2008 at 10:20 PM
i have question my penis is maybe 2inches flacid and 7 inches or so when i get an erection why does my penis stay so little flacid? when i stretch it out in its flacid state seems as though it can only go to about 5 inches is that wierd or what can i do
by Arun28 on December 25, 2008 at 3:51 AM
I am 27 age years old. My problem is i am having single testicle only. The other one was very small and now it also vanished. My penis size also small (4cm) on erection it will be 10
cm I get erection but not ejaculation i think only precum what should i do now.
by nobody13 on January 22, 2009 at 12:02 PM
im not sure what it is or what to do about it but around the head of my peinis there are about 5 holes??? it looks as is the skin has been streached out and it cant get any bigger????
by La_La_LaLaLa on January 28, 2009 at 10:37 PM
what does it mean when a man has an orgasim but no ejeculation?
by SJ13 on February 8, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Is it normal to have hair on your testicles?
by MuffDoc on February 19, 2009 at 3:19 PM
Only about the age of 16 and older
by SJ13 on February 8, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Is it normal to have hair on your testicles?
by sparky3861 on February 22, 2009 at 2:23 PM
My Penis was 9.5" 5 years a go now with having peyronies it is about 6.5", I take vid E everyday, the pain stopped when having sex, but it still a mental thing to me, Mike
by tbrk on March 1, 2009 at 8:16 PM
I recently noticed a lump/vein on the right side of my penis just under the head. It starts in the soft tissue just right of middle and goes almost half way around the shaft. It doesn't really hurt, but feels a strange sensation and definitely is somewhat uncomfortable when I am erect. Plus its very hard also. Anyone else with this? I've researched, it to most likely be Mondor's Disease. If anyone has experience with this I'd like to see what your progression with this has been and your insights.
by Rocky35 on March 10, 2009 at 1:14 AM
i have a very small penis and feel that I'm not satifying my wife. Can you help?
by Rocky35 on March 10, 2009 at 1:16 AM
I HAVE A VERY SMALL PENIS. PLEASE HELP!!! I THINK MY WIFE IS NOT SATISFIED
by bobbylargewinky on April 3, 2009 at 9:58 AM
ill come over and help
by michaelknight on August 5, 2009 at 3:56 PM
Hey Rocky35. Give me an idea about your penis size please. What is the flaccid length and girth? What is the fully erect length and girth? This is important information. Then tell me how old you were when you noticed that your penis had not grown into you. Has your wife ever said anything?
by FreekyZeeky256 on March 20, 2009 at 12:52 PM
I DONT HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY PENIS. BUT I DO HAVE AN OCCASIONAL SHARP PAIN IN MY BALLS EVERY NOW AND THEN. MOSTLY RITE AFTER I HAVE WORKED OUT OR RAN/WALKED A VERY LONG DISTANCE. I KNOW ITS NOT TESTICULAR CANCER. BUT I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW THIS CAN BE HAPPENING SINCE IM VERY CLEAN WITH MYSELF. IF ANYONE KNOWS WHAT THIS MAY BE PLEASE HELP ME. -FREEKY Z
by hvedumblnd4frnd on August 11, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Could be from over working runing happend to me.
by bobbylargewinky on April 3, 2009 at 9:54 AM
i have hugfe weener
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by Gaming12 on June 13, 2009 at 9:45 AM
I am 12 years old, and everytime I urinate, there is still some urine inside of my penis,and it gets EXTREMELY uncomfortable that there is some urine still inside... i have to constantly keep squeezing it out, but it does not work that well, can someone help me? What should i do?
by wanthealthy on July 17, 2009 at 9:44 AM
my penis dont stand for long time .. it fall with in a few seconds...it ejected with in a minute.. it take long time to hard my penis... say some health tips to improve my penis
by Alex_Boii_X on July 24, 2009 at 3:26 PM
I Am A 14 Year Old boy And When I Get A Erection My Penis Has A Slight Curve,Dose This Mean I Have Peyronie's Disease
And If I Have Is There Any Medication To Stop It From Curving.
When It Is Just Me And My Girlfrined And she Feels Me Up I Get Realy Embbarassed Because She Might Find Out What Shall I Doo ?
I Need Help Desperate 14 Year Old :(
by Redstick on July 25, 2009 at 10:41 PM
I think your penis is just growing that way. Peyronie's D is also associated with a - in laymen terms - a hard knot (plaque). If you did have Peyronie's it usually goes away and one way to do it is to increase your vitamin D intake usually with a supplement. There is no medication that I know of unless it is so severe that they would then opperate. Do not be ashamed or embarassed about it because "it's not the size or shape of your Pencil, it's how you write your name," in other words as long as you know how to use it having a curve could be a plus not a negative. Keep on sticking and using it as usual and look at it as a gift. You are only 14 you still have a lot of growing to do. My penis was still growing well into my middle 30's and early 40's. :o)
by porlot123 on July 26, 2009 at 3:36 PM
i am 12 years old and ther is a piece of red skin connecting my foreskin and urethral opening, it hurts when i urinate and i cannot ejaculate, any help? i am worried :S
by Redstick on July 27, 2009 at 12:44 PM
I suggest you have your family practice doctor or a urologist take a look at that connection. Sounds like you may consider a circumcision later or that piece may need to be cut. Life will be better for you once you get some attention for this.
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by jkveda1 on August 8, 2009 at 4:18 PM
I am a 17 year old healthy teenager having an embarrassing problem with my penis, I have never been able to retract the foreskin of my penis and I thought this was normal since a couple of years. I also find I cannot bear to touch the foreskin and find it too painful to do it. I've had this problem all my life and have worried about sex because of it. (Im worried about my partner being like 'whats wrong with your dick?!')
Any advice please!
by jkveda1 on August 10, 2009 at 6:24 AM
(meant UNDER the foresking..)
by LukeC--1 on August 9, 2009 at 6:51 AM
I'm 15 years old and the skin on the underside of the head of my penis is becoming white, stretched and quite rough, the skin there is very tight and can be quite painful when my forskin is pulled back from the head, any advice people?
by jkveda1 on August 11, 2009 at 6:43 AM
I have roughly the same problem and have always found it more painful than pleasurable to touch under my foreskin, the only thing I can suggest is to slowly stretch your foreskin a little more every day whilst using the bath although this hasnt quite worked out for me
by hvedumblnd4frnd on August 11, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Im concerned about my size..Its been realy annoying me for the last 5months. Im embarresst to say wht it is. Im 13 can someone please tell me if im delayed in growth or jst small.. and i stated growing hairs dwn there, arm pit i dont know if that would help with an answer. I would very appreciate it if somone could tell me. Please.
by hvedumblnd4frnd on August 11, 2009 at 10:45 PM
Hairs 10 months ago i have to get a pysical on a year should i menchin it the my doctor?
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by shawnheff7 on August 16, 2009 at 12:40 AM
hey, my penis is always very very soft, like i know its suppose to be flaccid, (soft) when your not errect, but its almost to soft, like there is not enough blood running throught it, unless i have an erection...if i wanted to i could grab it right now and pretty much twist it around, its very soft. also i sometimes feel a stinging feeling almost down there, it doesn't really hurt but it feels wierd..i thought it felt like urine trying to pass through or something, but i dont know. also when it gets hard/erect it doesnt seam big enough for some reason, its long enough i think but i dont think its wide enough, even tho i've measured and it said 4 inches about. can anyone help?
by albanboy on August 26, 2009 at 10:22 AM
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by mydesire on September 7, 2009 at 4:48 AM
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i m 30 male. i feel from the last couple of days that i dont have any hardness in my penis when i think or see any semi naked girl or see any movie something like that. I had been felt a good hardness before but now its nothing. does any body can help me out whats a problem is? will apprecaite you so much.
by Raymond456 on September 16, 2009 at 11:33 AM
hi im 19 years old male like 7 months ago i noticed i had a brownish mark on my penis its just one mark and when i erect it changes colors basically normal but when it is not erect it is visible, its not a lump its flat and i pee normally im just wondering what this could be anyone can help i will apreciate it plzz!!
by ---here1995 on September 17, 2009 at 11:20 PM
I am a 14 year old teen and i dont know what to do. My foreskin does not open all the way. It works properly as it should; the hole is to small for it to come out. It is not small small but it still is to the point that my penis cannot come out. It doesnt hurt or squish it but when i try to push it out it does not do so. Please I ask for the help of someone.
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As to Peyronie's Disease, I have no idea.... most likely the best option would be surgery.
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