When Male Organ Pain Rears its Head - Figuring Out the Cause
Nobody
likes to be in any sort of pain, but there are certain pains that just hurt
more than others. Below the
belt pain is one of those special pains that can make a grown man cry
and drop to his knees in an instant. With
so many potential causes and contributing factors, it can be hard to know what
is really going on down there. It can be confusing, at times, to know
if the pain warrants a trip to the doctor or if a guy just needs to sit on an
ice pack for a while. There are a few questions to ask when self-diagnosing
male organ pain, learn more about them here, as well as how to maintain a healthy male organ.
- What hurts? When a child is hurt, the
first question his mother asks is, “Where does it hurt?” A doctor is likely to ask the
same question, as pinpointing the pain is key to identifying the
cause. To help
describe the pain, consider the following descriptors: Is the pain internal or external?
Throbbing or sharp? Specifically in one spot, or generalized throughout
the area? Dull and achy, or sharp and painful? Is the pain constant, or
does it come and go?
- When does
it hurt? Being
specific about when it hurts and for how long can also help determine what
is going on. Does the
male organ only hurt during tumescence? If so, priapism – or prolonged,
painful hardness, could be the cause, in which case treatment is urgently
needed. Does only the sheath area hurt during tumescence? If so, this
could indicate phimosis, which occurs when the sheath does not fully
retract. Is the pain
only there when urinating, as in the case of a bladder infection or
partner-transmitted infection? Or
is the generalized pain only present when lifting or moving, as in a
hernia?
- What other
symptoms are present? Is the pain
accompanied by fever, nausea or a burning sensation while urinating? Are there open sores, lumps,
bumps, or lesions on the male organ? If additional symptoms are
present, it is possible that an infection or other illness is present,
such as a partner-transmitted infection, kidney stones, or bladder
infection. If no other symptoms are present, has there been a recent
trauma or explanation for the male organ pain, or was it sudden onset?
- Are there
reasons to believe a partner-transmitted infection is present? Any man coming in with open
sores on the Johnson and burning during urination is likely to be screened
for partner-transmitted infections. The doctor will probably ask
questions about recent encounters, so men should think things over before
the appointment. Considering
one’s recent exploits may suddenly make the reason for the pain much more
apparent. Have there
recently been multiple partners, or new partners? Is there reason to suspect a
partner has been exposed to a partner-transmitted infection? Did any unprotected encounters
occur in the last month or so? A doctor will likely ask these types of
questions and more to assess a man’s risk of exposure.
Maintaining
optimal male organ health
Any
man who has experienced male organ pain will go to great lengths to avoid
having a recurrence of the situation in the future. Luckily, there are a few easy steps a
man can take to keep the male organ healthy. First and foremost, always wear a
condom to protect against exposure to partner-transmitted infections and
unwanted pregnancy. The
next best thing a man can do for the everyday health of his male organ is to
maintain excellent hygiene. Due
to the warm, moist conditions of the male organ, it is a breeding ground for
germs and bacteria. An
unclean male organ – especially one with the sheath intact – is at a higher
risk for a UTI or bladder infection, as bacteria can make its way up the
urethra.
Adding
a male organ health formula (most professionals recommend Man 1
Man Oil) to the daily hygiene
routine can also help maintain the health of the male organ. Choosing a formula containing
vitamin A – known to have antibacterial properties – can help the male organ
stay shower fresh all day long by fighting bacteria at the source. A male organ lotion may not only
improve the health of the male organ; it can also hydrate the male organ to
keep it smooth, supple, and touchable, and what man doesn’t want that?
Visit www.man1health.com
for more information
about treating common male organ health problems, including soreness, redness
and loss of male organ sensation. John Dugan is a professional writer who
specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to
numerous online web sites.