Comment
Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Traumatic causesTrauma or injury to the penis or pelvic area often causes non-ischemic priapism. Traumatic events can range from serious incidents such as motor vehicle accidents to seemingly benign causes such as an insect bite or sting. Regardless of the cause, traumatic events that lead to painful erection symptoms and penis pain must also be followed up immediately as well. This list does not constitute medical advice and may not accurately represent what you have.Urinary tract infectionA urinary tract infection is an infection of the urinary tract, which includes the kidneys, bladder, and urethra. Urinary tract infections are usually caused by infections by fecal bacteria.Symptoms of urinary tract infections include pain with urination (dysuria), ...UrethritisUrethritis is an infection of the urethra, which drains urine out of the body from the bladder. The urethra may be involved alone or with other structures in an overall urinary tract infection.Urethritis is not a sexually transmitted disease (STD) in itself, but the same bacteria and viruses that cause STDs can also infect the urethra. Another common cause is the E.coli bacteria, found in feces.Most susceptible are sexually active women, but anything that allows bacteria (especially E. coli) to travel into the urinary tract can cause an infection.The most common symptoms are burning on urination and a cloudy discharge.Diagnosis is made through urine test and a swab taken from the urethra. A urethritis patient should be tested for sexually transmitted diseases as well.Treatment involves antibiotics, if the urethritis is caused by bacteria. Taking cranberry supplements can also be helpful, as long as the patient is not also taking the blood thinner called warfarin.Rarity: CommonTop Symptoms: painful urination, penis pain, fluid leaking, pink/blood-tinged urine, cloudy urineUrgency: Primary care doctorProlactinomaA prolactinoma is abnormal growth of the cells that produce the hormone prolactin in the pituitary gland, a small endocrine gland at the base of the brain. Prolactinoma leads to hyperprolactinemia or excess levels of prolactin in the bloodstream. Prolactinomas can occur in men or women but are more common in women of childbearing age.Common symptoms in women include amenorrhea (absence of a menstrual period), infertility and nipple discharge. Symptoms in men include decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, infertility, breast tissue enlargement, and rarely, nipple discharge. Additionally, because the prolactinoma occurs at the base of the brain, it can cause headaches or vision changes.Prolactinomas can be treated with medications to lower the prolactin levels, with surgery to remove the
Add Comment