Different types of pain may occur in the penis. For example, your penis may be red or sore. Or you may notice pain along with a rash or an unusual discharge. You may feel pain in your penis or testicles when you urinate.
Penis pain has many causes. For example, the penis can be injured during sports or a fall. Strenuous sex or long periods of sexual activity can also cause pain.
In some cases, the pain is caused by an infection like a urinary tract infection (UTI) or a sexually transmitted infection (STI). In other cases, the pain is caused by another health problem such as scar tissue in the penis. Sometimes doctors can't find a cause.
Your doctor will first do a physical exam of the penis and possibly the rectum and testicles. Your doctor may also do other tests, such as a urine test or an ultrasound.
Your treatment depends on the cause of the pain, if known.
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
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