Diseases of the penis

Almost from the diaper it is necessary to train not only girls, but also boys to regular care for intimate organs. Daily hygiene should be the norm for every man throughout his life. And with age, in addition to hygiene, it is necessary to visit the urologist several times a year to exclude penile diseases and cancer.

In this article we will review the main diseases, as well as their signs - if you find similar symptoms you need to see a doctor. According to doctors, the most common diseases in men are diseases of the penis (urethritis, STD), then the testicles, appendages and prostate.

The disease of the penis

Inflammatory - balanoposthitis (inflammation of the foreskin and head of the genital organ). The patient has reddening, an increase and swelling of the foreskin and penis, often it is accompanied by painful sensations, cuts during urination. Sometimes there are discharge and unbearable itching. There is a disease due to insufficient hygienic care.

Phimosis is a pathological narrowing of the outer fore-part of the foreskin, when the head does not fully open, in connection with this, care for the genitals is complicated. Phimosis is acquired and congenital. In the first case, it is caused by infectious diseases. He is treated only by the surgical method - circumcision of a part of the prepuce.

Skin diseases of the penis: leukoplakia . On the penis appear white spots, they can be flat and slightly raised at the edges, reminiscent of the "horn". The patient often does not feel any discomfort and inconvenience.

During the diagnosis, a piece of tissue is taken for the biopsy, then it is sent for histology to identify atypical cells. To prevent the transition of leukoplakia to oncology, all affected skin areas are excised using an electrocoagulator.

Pointed condyloma is a benign tumor. Such formations cause papillomavirus. These warts can appear in any mucous place of the genitals. Basically, the virus is transmitted through sexual contact, oral sex. In histological laboratories, condylomas are constantly examined for abnormal cells.

On the penis, they can be found on the inner part of the foreskin and near the head. Warts can be both plural and single growths of pink color, protruding on the base. Their diameter varies from a millimeter to several centimeters. Typically, small warts are treated with antiviral drugs. If the condylomas are of giant size, they are removed with a laser or other method.

Malignant diseases of the penis

Invasive penis cancer. This disease rarely affects men who were circumcised in the childhood (circumcision) of the prepuce. It is believed that this prevents the constant accumulation of flesh under the inner edge of the flesh. Men are of middle and old age, from 40 to 70 years old.

Cancer affects the foreskin and head of the penis. In these places you can find cracks, a grayish shroud on the foreskin and the head of the penis. In the future, there is an elevated ulcer that can bleed and ache. In neglected form, it is likely that part of the head and body of the penis will be destroyed.

If you have identified similar symptoms, be sure to go to the urologist. It is better to prevent possible diseases of the penis at an early stage, than then to be treated for a long time. After all, every man wants to remain full and healthy as long as possible, so watch yourself and avoid accidental contacts. Remember, most of the infections are transmitted through the sexual way.