Many things can cause a swollen penis. If you have penile swelling , your penis may look red and irritated. The area might feel sore or itchy. The swelling can occur with or without unusual discharge, foul odor, or bumps. These symptoms could make it difficult to urinate or have sexual intercourse. This will help your doctor determine the underlying cause.
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Although mild soreness can often be treated at home, infections and other underlying conditions require medical attention. This can expose the sensitive layer underneath that contains nerves and connective tissue. This soreness may only last a day or so if you refrain from activities that further irritate the skin.
Given the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment, family physicians should be familiar with the management of paraphimosis, including the clinic-based, nonsurgical treatments that are available. In addition, preventive efforts exist to help patients who may be at high-risk of paraphimosis. Our review of the general practice literature only found one comprehensive review. A year-old man presented with painful penile swelling and inability to reduce his foreskin for four days. He described a preceding three-month history of phimosis.