What Are Penile Injuries?

Description of the disease

Penile injuries are damages that can occur as a result of various traumatic events, such as a blow, compression, or stretching.

Classification

• Open injuries
• Closed injuries
• Tissue stretching

Symptoms

Symptoms may include pain, swelling, hematoma, erection dysfunction, and others.

Causes

Causes can include traumatic events, sports injuries, sexual injuries, and others.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is based on examination, history, sometimes requiring X-rays, ultrasound.

Treatment

Treatment depends on the type and severity of the injury and may include conservative treatment, surgical intervention, and rehabilitation.

Prevention

Prevention includes the use of protective measures in hazardous sports, observing safety measures during sexual contacts, and other precautions.

Doctor

The doctor who deals with these issues is a urologist.