Penis or penile pain refers to any pain or discomfort in the penis. It can occur while urinating, during ejaculation and, in several cases while having intercourse. It is considered serious and requires medical attention if it lasts for more than 4 hours. Penis pain can be caused by several conditions, which include.
- Balanitis: Common in uncircumcised men, this is a condition where the foreskin or head of the penis is infected.
- Priapism: Priapism is the prolonged and non-sexually aroused erection of the penis. The condition can be caused by:
- Use of illegal drugs or arousing pills
- Damage to the spinal cord
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Genital herpes
- Prostatitis
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Cancer of the penis
- Sickle cell disease
- Fracture of the penis
- Bladder stones
- Accidents
A wide range of homeopathic remedies has been found to be effective in the treatment of conditions related to the male genitals. In particular, remedies like thuja occidentalis, petroleum and hepar sulphur are effective in treating infections of the penis, specifically herpes, while argentum nitricum is an effective remedy in urethritis.