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What Causes Painful Bulge On Penis Post Intercourse?

Posted on Sat, 13 Sep 2014

Question: hello the other night after rough intercourse the next morning I have experienced a painful bulge on the top of my penis just under the head. What is going on? Have I suffered permanent damage or will this bulge go away it seems to be getting a little bit bigger.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probably irritation due to trauma.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

The rough intercourse might have caused an injury to the penis leading to inflammation, redness, and swelling .
Trauma to these delicate tissues can lead to swelling.This is very common after vigorous intercourse or masturbation.
Don't need to worry,It usually regress gradually for 1-2 days.Just avoid intercourse or masturbation until your penis is totally recovered.
If the swelling doesn't seem to improve or go away in some days,or it is very painful ,you probably should consult a physician to examine you and exclude possible damages.

Hope it was of help.
Let me know if you have other questions or doubt to clarify.

Kind Regards!
Dr.Rovena Murati

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rovena (7 minutes later)

thanks for your answer. but its been a couple days and its in one specific raised spot and I can feel something protruding that feels like cartilage or something and its hurting still... is it possible to rupture something? I've never had anything like this happen before. its very strange and kinda scary

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Consult a physician.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
As you describe it doesn't seem like a serious injury of the penis like rupture.In this case the pain would have been intense with bruising and difficulty urinating or blood during urination.

Since it has been a couple of days and it doesn't seem to improve and still hurts probably it is time to consult a physician and get examined just in case.
It doesn't seem to be serious but just to be sure you should get examined because physical examination is very important to exclude a possible injury of the penis.

Take care!
Dr.Rovena Murati

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rovena (28 minutes later)

thank you Rovena for calming me down. I will follow your advice and follow up next week with a GP.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hello!
You are welcome.
Thank you for using HealthcareMagic.

Wish you all the best!
Dr.Rovena

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