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While a penis is designed to serve urinary and reproductive functions that should not cause pain, sometimes patients can experience erectile pain. This can be a debilitating symptom with numerous causes including penile injuries, conditions, and diseases.
Penile Injury
The most common cause of erectile pain is an injury to the penis. Injuries can occur from aggressive thrusting during sexual intercourse, from tearing the suspensory ligament at the base of the penis, or from inserting an object into the urethra.
Phimosis
According to NetWellness.org, phimosis is a tightening of the foreskin of the penis that is either developed at birth, or the result of an infection caused by poor hygiene. This tightening can cause erectile pain.
Peyronie's Disease
This disease can be present if a lump or plaque forms on the penis. The plaque or mass may even cause the penis to bend during an erection. In order to rule out the possibility of cancer, any mass on the penis must be examined by a physician.
Priapism
MayoClinic.com states that priapism is a continuous, unwanted, and in some cases painful erection that lasts for several hours, and does not end after penile stimulation is stopped.
Lichen Sclerosis
According to CureResearch.com this skin disorder causes white, leathery, dry skin patches in the genital area, which can result in a painful erection when the area is stimulated.
Source:
NetWellness.org: Erectile Pain
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