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Bent penis: Introduction

Bent penis: Abnormal bending or curvature of the penis. See free access online books about Bent penis below. See detailed information below for a list of 5 causes of Bent penis, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Bent penis:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Bent penis. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Bent penis: Symptom Checker

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Diagnostic Guides for Bent penis

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Bent penis from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Bent penis. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Bent penis

Medical Books Excerpts
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Diagnostic tests for Bent penis:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Bent penis. Some of these are listed below :

  • Physical examination
    • Examine for non-tender hard plaque palpable just beneath the skin on the front of the penis which is suggestive Peyronie's disease)
    • Examine for Hypospadias - the urethral opening is displaced on the ventral/back side of the penis. If severe it can cause a curvature of the penis.
    • Examine for epispadias a rare congenital abnormality where the urethra opens on the dorsum/front of the penis. Marked curvature of the penis is usually present evidence of penile scarring due to trauma may be seen
    • Examine for urethral discharge which may suggest Gonorrhea
    • Examine for Dupuytren's contracture of the hand (a visible and palpable thickening and contraction of the palmar fascia causing permanent flexion, most often of the ring finger) associated with Peyronie's disease
  • more tests...»

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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Bent penis. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

  • How long have you had the problem of the bent penis? - to establish if acute or chronic.
  • Is the penis bent all the time or just when erect? - if deformity is only with erection this suggests Peyronie's disease or urethral stricture.
  • Is vaginal intercourse possible? - the penile deformity of Peyronie's disease may prevent satisfactory vaginal intercourse.
  • Was there any injury to the penis? - injury to the penis may cause deformity directly or may predispose to urethral stricture which can cause deformity with erections.
  • History of sexually transmitted disease? - Gonorrhea can cause urethral stricture.
  • more questions...»

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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Bent penis) may include:

  • Discomfort with erection - may suggest Peyronie's disease.
  • Urinary stream problem? - In Hypospadias the stream of urine may be deflected downwards or splash or drip back along the shaft of the penis. In Epispadias most people are incontinent of urine.
  • Symptoms of urethral stricture? - e.g. painful urination, weak urine stream, splaying of the urine stream, urinary retention and urinary tract infection - can cause deformity of the penis with erection.
  • Urethral discharge? - may indicate gonorrhea which can cause urethral stricture.
  • more symptoms...»

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Detailed list of causes of Bent penis

The list below shows some of the causes of Bent penis mentioned in various sources:

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How Common are these Causes of Bent penis?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Bent penis. Of the 5 causes of Bent penis that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 0 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 0 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 4 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 5 causes of Bent penis

Conditions listing symptoms: Bent penis:

The following list of conditions have 'Bent penis' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

D

  • Deafness-mental retardation, Martin-Probst type ... chordee

    H

  • Hypospadias ... curved penis

    P

  • Peyronie's disease ... bending penis during erections, curved penis, bent penis

    U

  • Urethral stricture ... penile bending on erection

    Conditions listing complications: Bent penis:

    The following list of conditions have 'Bent penis' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

    P

  • Peyronie's disease ... permanent penile bending

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  • Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Bent penis?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Bent penis, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

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    Medical Conditions associated with Bent penis:

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    Symptoms related to Bent penis:

    Penis pain (15 causes), Penis symptoms (295 causes), Penis disorders, Penis injury, Impotence (47 causes), Erectile dysfunction (10 causes), Peyronies disease, Curved penis (4 causes)

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