With the appearance of pain in the penis, the normal and calm existence of a man immediately ends, because the usual life and enjoyment of relaxation become almost impossible.
This symptom is very remarkable and accompanies many pathological conditions that cause men to go to medical institutions. More often it appears during urination, but there is pain in the penis after sex, as well as during periods of rest. If such a symptom occurs, consult a doctor immediately.
Causes of cutting sensations in the penis
Many men are interested in why these unpleasant sensations may appear. The reasons why there is a pain in the penis are quite diverse and are classified not only by the characteristics of their type and nature of the course, but also by the symptoms that accompany them.
One of the most common causes of unpleasant sensations in the penis during urination is urethritis.
The pain in the penis is connected with the fact that the entire urethra with this pathology undergoes an inflammatory process. At the same time, there is another symptomatology of the disease: the man has an urge to urinate, he feels itching inside the penis, and his sexual functions are impaired.
Prostatitis
Another cause is the inflammatory process in the prostate gland (prostatitis). This disease is also characterized by the appearance of a cutting sensation in the penis during urination. Prostatitis is accompanied by other equally unpleasant symptoms: urine pressure decreases when it is emitted, urge to use the toilet becomes more frequent, libido decreases, and sexual functions are impaired.
Cystitis
The next reason is the development of cystitis, which is an inflammatory process that affects the bladder. This disease is accompanied by fever (in some cases), general weakness, pain in the area above the pubis, burning inside the penis, increased urge to emit urine and, directly, pain in the penis.
If the disease acquires an advanced stage, a man may notice the appearance of blood in the urine.
Another likely cause of the development of pain in the penis is orchitis. Quite often, the development of orchitis provokes urethritis, but it can also develop for some other reasons. Under orchitis is understood an inflammatory process affecting the testicles.
Inflammation in the testicles is also accompanied by hyperemia of the scrotum, swelling, signs of general poisoning of the body, a cut in the penis, and some other symptoms characteristic of various forms of pathology.
Men can also experience cutting sensations in the penis due to the presence of stone in the urethra. Moreover, an unpleasant sensation can form both along the entire length of the penis, and only in the head area. It all depends on what size the stone is and in which part of the urethra it is located.
Sexually transmitted diseases
Quite often, pains in the penis develop due to infection with sexually transmitted diseases. It is STDs that are the most common cause of a cutting sensation in the penis. The most common infections are trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.
Their remarkable characteristic is that at the initial stages of their development they are not accompanied by any symptoms, and only after a while there are pronounced signs of an inflammatory process and pain.
It is strictly forbidden to try to identify the cause of the cuts in the head of the penis and, moreover, to try to eliminate it yourself. After all, an incorrectly defined cause of malaise will lead to improper treatment. And in this case, further therapy may be difficult, the development of complications is not excluded.
Varieties of cuts, their accompanying symptoms
The cutting sensation in the penis can be localized in any part of it. It is from the place of localization of the unpleasant sensation that the accompanying symptoms depend.
If the feeling of pain in the canal of the penis is localized, then it can indicate the presence of urolithiasis or the inflammatory process of various origins. The man at the same time experiences additional discomfort in the penis, notes his redness, swelling, the appearance of an itching or burning sensation, the appearance of various pathological discharge from the urethra.
If the cutting sensation is localized in the glans penis, then the specialist first of all suspects the presence of a sexually transmitted disease or inflammatory process. Accompanied by a cut in the head with its hyperemia, swelling, the formation of plaque or rashes on it, purulent or bloody discharge from the urethra.
Cramps in the penis during urination can not unambiguously indicate a particular cause. In some cases, the reason for their development is one, and in others it can be provoked by a whole group of diseases. It is this type of cutting sensation that is the most common. Accompanying symptoms - the appearance of an unpleasant odor, swelling of the penis, hyperemia, mucous, white or bloody discharge from the urethra, burning sensation during or after urination, itching.
Diagnosis of the causes of cutting sensations in the penis
To determine the cause that provoked pain in the penis, a man must undergo a thorough examination.
The doctor will collect a detailed history, conduct a visual examination at the first consultation and prescribe general diagnostic tests of urine, blood, a laboratory examination of a smear taken from the urethra. Urethroscopy or an ultrasound examination of the organs that make up the genitourinary system will probably be required.
The procedure for the patient in the event of this pathology
If there is pain and pain in the penis, a man should make an appointment with a urologist immediately. Only a specialist is able to prescribe the necessary diagnostic studies that will allow you to choose an effective therapy.
Postponing a visit to a urologist or experiencing embarrassment is not worth it. Any, even the most insignificant, delay in treatment can provoke a deterioration in the patient's condition and the development of complications as a result of aggravation of the disease, which provoked pain in the penis.
Therapy of diseases that provoke pain
Initial treatment of penile cutting involves prescribing a diet and special bed rest. In this case, the patient is shown to get up only as needed.
Nutrition should be salt-free, saturated with a large number of proteins, complex carbohydrates. It is also recommended to increase the amount of fluid consumed. An important condition is the regular conduct of hygiene procedures.
Subsequent therapy is formed taking into account the disease that provoked pain in the penis. If discomfort occurs as a result of a bacterial infection, the patient is prescribed antibiotic treatment, for which a sensitive pathogenic bacterium. If the reason lies in the defeat of the virus, prescribe antiviral medications. For the treatment of many sexually transmitted diseases provoked by the bacterium, the use of the benzylpenicillin sodium salt is prescribed. Also, for the period of therapy, the man will have to refrain from sexual intercourse.
To reduce pain during cutting in the penis during urination, it is advised to take antispasmodic medications and NSAIDs. The reason for the appearance of cuts in the form of prostatitis involves hormonal therapy.
Active lifestyle as a treatment for urolithiasis
If a man has urolithiasis, he is recommended to adhere to an active lifestyle, to increase the amount of fluid consumed per day. Recommended medications are antispasmodics and drugs whose effect is aimed at the destruction of the stone. If the expected effect of the prescribed therapy cannot be obtained, then the appointment of an operation during which the stone will be removed or crushed using ultrasound is not ruled out.
The use of any of these medications should be prescribed by a doctor. The best outcome for self-medication is the lack of effect, the worst - serious complications that complicate further treatment.
Prevention of the appearance of cutting pain in the penis
Preventive measures aimed at minimizing the risk of cutting in the penis are that a man should avoid hypothermia, overheating, stressful situations, pay attention to personal hygiene, and avoid chaotic sexual contacts.
It is recommended to rid your wardrobe of synthetic and tight underwear, think about strengthening immunity through proper nutrition, physical activity, getting rid of bad habits.
The appearance of cutting sensations in the penis, undoubtedly, causes concern for the man and greatly interferes with his full life. However, compliance with preventive measures will reduce the likelihood of developing pathological processes, and timely contact with a specialist if primary unpleasant symptoms appear will allow you to achieve the best therapeutic effect and get rid of unpleasant sensations in the shortest possible time. The most important thing in this situation is the realization that there is a problem that needs to be solved. Under no circumstances should you postpone a visit to a urologist, because only timely diagnosis and appropriate therapy will allow a man to return to his usual lifestyle and avoid complications that affect not only sexual health, but also the health of the whole organism.