What Can Threaten Penis Health?

Problems on the penis as a vital tool in men can interfere with sexual activity, as well as at risk of disrupting the health of the body. Therefore, maintaining penis health is a must.

Men often feel reluctant when having interference with the penis. Actually no need to hesitate to immediately consult a doctor when you experience it. Because, the longer the silent, disorder of the penis can affect daily life.

Problems on Penis Condition

Some common problems that can disrupt penis health, namely:

• Erectile disorders

Erectile disorders, including being unable to erect or erect too short. There is also an erection that is not caused by sexual stimulation that causes pain, called priapismus.

• Impaired ejaculation

Some ejaculation disorders that are often complained of include premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, ejaculation accompanied by pain, to the inability to ejaculate at all.

• Sexually transmitted infections

The penis can be infected by sexually transmitted diseases, such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, genital warts, and genital herpes.

• Problems with the foreskin

One condition that often occurs is known as fimosis, ie the foreskin on the penis can not be pulled from the head of the penis. Conversely, there is also a condition of parafimosis, ie the foreskin of the penis that can not be restored to its original position after being withdrawn.

• Inflammation

Characterized by swelling or redness, itching, rash, pain or discharge from the penis. Inflammation that occurs in the head of the penis is called balanitis, whereas if it occurs in the head and foreskin called balanoposthitis.

• Bumps

The appearance of plaque or a hardened lump inside the shaft of the penis, known as Peyronie's disease. The lump initially begins in a restricted area which then develops and forms a hardened scar tissue, thus disrupting the elasticity of the penis. This condition can attack the top or bottom of the penis.

• Cancer

Occurs when abnormal cells in the penis develop uncontrollably. Typical benign tumors on the penis can also develop into malignant cancers.
What are the Symptoms to Look Out for?

There are several symptoms of penile disorders to watch out for and immediately consulted to the doctor. Symptoms include the discharge of abnormal fluid from the penis, a sense of stinging during urination, or occur during the urination while urinating or ejaculation.

In addition, be wary if on the penis arises warts, lumps, cuts or rashes that occur in the penis or the surrounding area. In addition you should also be vigilant in case of interference during ejaculation.
No less important to get attention is when arising pain due to injury to the penis. Likewise when the emergence of pain or disruption of sexual activity due to curvature of the penis beyond reason.

• Need the Right Care

Like other limbs, it is important to keep the penis clean. It is recommended to rinse the penis with warm water while bathing, every day. For an uncircumcised penis, pull the foreskin of the penis to clean the closed part of the foreskin.

Choose a mild soap and without fragrances. Avoid using powder or deodorant as it may cause irritation. Do not forget the bottom of the penis and testes as you clean it. Therefore, sweat that sticks when the penis is covered with underwear throughout the day, can cause odor. Clean thoroughly, as well as check yourself if there is an abnormal lump. Perform this check at least once per month.

• Maintaining penile health conditions is also

associated with sexual behavior. Having sex regularly is important to maintain erectile function in men. Use condoms to prevent sexually transmitted infections or have sexual intercourse in monogamy. In addition, the consumption of certain drugs may affect the condition of the penis and its function. If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor.

No less important, other efforts to maintain penis health conditions is to avoid smoking, limit intake of alcoholic beverages, and diligent physical activity or exercise regularly.

Check the penis condition carefully on a regular basis. If there is a physical change or disruption to the function of the penis, immediately consult a doctor.