What Causes A Lump And Pain In Penis?

Posted on Thu, 21 Jul 2016

Question: lump & paid in penis, no redness or any other outward sign of problem.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please give details and post actual photographs if possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit very short.
To recapitulate: Male 59 - lump and pain in penis - no redness or any outward sign of problem..

This is too short an information, please give additional information for me to assist you better:
Since when is the lump present?
Which part of the penis is the lump present?
Size, shape, consistency?
Does it move under the skin freely?
Any relation to sex/erection?
Did it happen while doing sex/masturbation?
You may please provide clear pictures if the lump is visible.

Awaiting your feedback.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (31 minutes later)

Which part of the penis is the lump present? right side just below the head
Size, shape, consistency? half the size of a tick tack the same shape
Does it move under the skin freely? no it's stable
Any relation to sex/erection? only prominent during a erection but pain is constant
Did it happen while doing sex/masturbation? masturbation
You may please provide clear pictures if the lump is visible. not visible just felt

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
As detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
The history you have provided is suggestive of a hematoma formation due to rupture of a vein or tear of sinusoid (which holds blood).
This needs to be confirmed by the following:
High resolution ultrasound with color doppler examination and/or MRI
Clinical evaluation, examination by an Urologist and correlating with the investigations can help to get a proper diagnosis and management.
No sexual activities till get alright, you may please ask for medication to avoid erection.

I hope this answer helps you to get a proper diagnosis and treatment.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

I feel your diagnosis is a sound one, thank you. I will see a Urologist a-s-a-p.
In the mean time can you suggest what treatments would be available?

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your appreciation and feedback.
The treatment will be n the form of giving rest to the part and this is possible by avoid any instigating thoughts about sex to avoid erection.
The medications are prescription based and hence can be given by your Doctor.
You may please consult your regular Doctor and ask for Amitriptylin that helps in avoid the morning erections needs a prescription.
Fo pain you may take something like Ibuprofen if it suits you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar