Penis Health

There are many factors which can affect penis health. Maintaining good penis health is extremely important for the overall well being of the male. Most penis diseases and disorders are not caused by sexual activity. There are other reasons that can affect penis health.  Let us look at some of the major problems which affect penis health.

Priapism

This is a very painful condition effecting penis health in which the penis becomes erect due to blood filling in the tissues, but the blood does not drain off properly leaving the penis erect. Even orgasm does not offer relief from this situation and it can last from a few hours to a few days. It can be caused due to alcoholism, drug abuse, injury and blood diseases. Treatment mostly involves procedures to drain the blood in the penis. This can be achieved with medicines, externally using an injection and surgery in extreme cases.

Peyronie’s disease

One of the major causes effecting penis health, Peyronie’s disease can also be extremely painful. The disease results in the formation of a hard scar which causes inflammation and painful erection. As the disease progresses further, the penis begins to bend during erections as the flexibility of the skin in the area of the scar is nil. Treatment usually lasts for a few months. But in some cases, the treatment can extend for years. This affects the mental as well as physical make-up of the male. The physical distress caused by this disease also affects the man’s ability to perform during sex.

Phimosis

This is one of the most common diseases affecting penis health in males all over the world. This is a condition in which the foreskin is too tight and it cannot be pulled back over the glans to reveal the glans. It also has a related condition called paraphimosis in which the foreskin cannot return to its original position once pulled back.