What are diseases of the penis?
Penile diseases are pathologies that affect the male genital organ and can have a negative impact on sexual function and fertility. This category includes both pathologies and infections: some examples are balanitis, phimosis, Peyronie’s disease, candidiasis and gonorrhea.
Penile diseases are pathologies affecting the male genital organ.
What are the symptoms of penile diseases?
The symptoms of penile diseases depend on the type of pathology. Among the most common are pain, inflammation, itching, difficulty in erection and difficulty in urination and ejaculation.
Diagnosis of penile diseases
Regardless of the type of disease, the diagnosis must be made by a specialist. In most cases, diagnosis begins with an objective examination and a thorough visit by the andrologist, who may then order specific tests to analyze the severity and type of the disease.
What are the causes of penile diseases?
Penile diseases can be triggered by a variety of causes, such as genetic factors, infections, inflammation or a range of environmental factors such as cigarette smoke, poor diet and poor hygiene.
Can the causes be prevented?
Some penile pathologies, such as those triggered by infections or sexually transmitted diseases, can be prevented. As for those caused by genetic factors, they cannot be prevented, but they can be diagnosed early.
Treatments for penile diseases
Penile diseases can be treated with pharmacological therapies or with surgical interventions.
Which specialist should be consulted?
In the case of penile diseases, a specialist in Andrology should be consulted.