You need a healthy penis

Mar 20, 2007

LET us talk about the health of the penis: The penis is both a sexual and urinary tract organ. Infections and other conditions can sometimes interfere with its functions, causing a variety of problems: Pain, irritation, skin lesions, including painful erections and other sexual problems.

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LET us talk about the health of the penis: The penis is both a sexual and urinary tract organ. Infections and other conditions can sometimes interfere with its functions, causing a variety of problems: Pain, irritation, skin lesions, including painful erections and other sexual problems.

Here are some examples of some conditions and infections that could affect the penis:

Balanistis
This is a common inflammation of the head of the penis. Males who are uncircumcised often get balanistis, because the foreskin of an uncircumcised penis is narrow, therefore, cannot easily be pulled back for good cleaning.

Besides poor hygiene, there are other causes like yeast or bacterial infection, reaction to contraceptive creams, irritation from clothing that rub against the penis, or chemicals used in cleaning or manufacturing of the clothing.

Men with diabetes are especially prone to balanistis, although it is not clear why.

If the inflammation does not go away in a day or two, see a doctor who may refer you to a urologist. A urologist is a specialist who treats urinary and male genital problems.

When the cause is established, the right treatment will be prescribed. Antibiotics or antifungal agents are used to cure bacterial or yeast infections.

In an uncircumcised man whose foreskin does not easily retract, circumcision may be necessary to cure balanistis and prevent its recurrence.

Phimosis.

This is a condition in which the uncircumcised foreskin covers the penis so tightly around its head, that the foreskin cannot be pulled back, exposed and cleaned. Sometimes, this condition can interfere with urination.

It can also interfere with sexual activity. When a man gets an erection, the overly tight foreskin causes considerable pain that makes him lose the erection.

Circumcision could be the only solution to the problem.

Paraphimosis

This occurs when the tight foreskin of a penis is pulled back and cannot be returned over the head of the penis. This can cause painful swelling of the tip of the penis.

Surgical treatment by circumcision or partial circumcision may be necessary to release the foreskin.

Seek emergency medical help. Surgical treatment by circumcision or partial circumcision, may be necessary to release the foreskin.

If treatment is not prompt, permanent damage to the penis may occur.

Penile warts

Penile warts can grow on the shaft or head of the penis. Like all warts, penile warts are caused by viruses. This means that penile warts are contagious and may be transmitted during sexual activity. So, both you and your sexual partner may need treatment.

Do not treat yourself with wart products, because the penis skin is quite sensitive. See a doctor.

Penis hygiene

  • Wash your penis and scrotum with plenty of water and soap everyday.

  • If the penis is uncircumcised, gently pull back the foreskin and clean the head of the penis.
  • Practising proper penile hygiene will not necessarily protect you from sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS.

  • As such, you must take precaution to protect yourself against sexually transmitted diseases.

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