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Penis pain
Alternative Names: Pain - penis; Priapism Home Care: Home care depends on the cause. Consult your health care provider about treatment of the cause. Ice packs may help ease the pain. Text Continues Below If penis pain is caused by a sexually-transmitted disease, it is important for the sexual partner to also be treated. Priapism is a medical emergency, seek care at once. For penis pain caused by priapism that is being treated, consult your health care provider about treatment for the underlying disorder. Call your health care provider if: Call your health care provider if you notice any of the following: Pain persists for a prolonged period of time. You have a persistent erection (priapism). Go to the emergency room, call the local emergency number (such as 911), or see your health care provider immediately. Permanent loss of erectile function may result if left untreated for too long. Pain is associated with other unexplained symptoms. What to expect at your health care provider's office: The health care provider will perform a physical examination and will obtain a medical history. Medical history questions documenting penis pain in detail may include the following: When did it develop? Is it always present? Is it a painful erection (priapism)? Is there pain when the penis is not erect? Is the pain in all of the penis or just a specific part of it? Are there any open sores or other lesions? Has there been a trauma to the area? Are you at risk for any sexually-transmitted disease? Have you had a known exposure to a sexually-transmitted disease? What other symptoms are also present? Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>