Painful erection
Painful erection: Introduction
Painful erection: Penis pain occurring from an erection.
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Causes of Painful erection:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Painful erection.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Medical Books Excerpts
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Medical Books Excerpts
- PRIAPISM
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- PRIAPISM
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- Priapism
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Priapism
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Priapism
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Priapism
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- PRIAPISM
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Painful erection: Medical Mistakes
Painful erection: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Diagnostic tests for Painful erection:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Painful erection. Some of these are listed below :
- Physical examination
- Genital examination looking for evidence Peyronie's disease (non-tender hard patch may be felt just beneath the skin
- Determine if the head of the penis is erect (hard) also. If the head of the penis is not hard but the rest of the penis is erect, this suggests priapism
- Digital rectal examination to assess prostate size, consistency and tenderness
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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 Painful erection.
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 painful erections? - to determine if acute or chronic.
- Are the painful erections associated with sexual stimulation? - If not, suggests priapism.
- Past medical history? - e.g. priapism may be associated with leukemia, metastatic cancer, sickle cell anemia or spinal cord injuries; Peyronie's disease may be associated with Dupuytren's contracture of the hand and premature atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).
- Medications? - e.g. priapism may be associated with prostaglandin injections for impotence, anticoagulant medications, phenothiazines and some blood pressure medications.
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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 Painful erection) may include:
- Penis deformity? - suggests Peyronie's disease.
- Symptoms of Peyronie's disease? - e.g. pain and crooked deformity of the penis with erections; abnormal curvature of the erect penis.
- Symptoms of Priapism? - e.g. prolonged painful erection occurs, usually not associated with sexual stimulation. May be associated with leukemia, metastatic cancer, sickle cell anemia or trauma. In most cases, the cause is unknown.
- Symptoms of paraphimosis? - e.g. foreskin is retracted, tight, swollen and painful. Typically occurs when the penis is erect.
- Symptoms of prostate cancer? - e.g. pain with urination, weak urine stream, urinary retention (unable to urinate), urinary tract infection, erectile difficulty, pain with ejaculation, symptoms of metastases (weight loss, bone pain, numbness or weakness in legs).
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Medications or substances causing Painful erection:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Painful erection as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Painful erection
Drug interactions causing Painful erection:
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react
causing Painful erection as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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drug interactions causing Painful erection
Organs affected by Painful erection:
The list of organs typically affected by Painful erection may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Painful erection
The list below shows some of the causes of Painful erection mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Painful erection
How Common are these Causes of Painful erection?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Painful erection.
Of the 7
causes of Painful erection that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 1
causes are "very common" diseases
- 1
causes are "common" diseases
- 0
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 1
causes are "rare" diseases
- 0
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 4
causes have no prevalence information.
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causes of Painful erection
Conditions listing symptoms: Painful erection:
The following list of conditions
have 'Painful erection' 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.
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Lichen sclerosis
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Peyronie's disease
... painful erectionsPriapism
... painful erection
Conditions listing complications: Painful erection:
The following list of conditions
have 'Painful erection' 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.
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Phimosis
... painful erections
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Causes of Painful erection Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Painful erection based
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Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Painful erection?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Painful erection, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Classifications of Painful erection:
Medical Conditions associated with Painful erection:
Penis symptoms (302 causes), Penis pain (15 causes), Sexual pain (93 causes), Pain (5609 causes), Sexual symptoms (1608 causes), Male sexual symptoms (423 causes), Genital symptoms (492 causes), Sensations (5876 causes), Nerve symptoms (6219 causes), Common symptoms (7717 causes)
Symptoms related to Painful erection:
Penis pain (15 causes), Penis symptoms (302 causes), Sexual symptoms (1608 causes), Impotence (47 causes), Priapism (1 cause), Peyronie's disease, Penile cancer, Penile injury, Phimosis fistula formation, Infection (200 causes), Erectile dysfunction (10 causes)
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