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Why does my penis hurt during erection?

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Hi doctor,

My penis hurts during erection. My partner's sex drive has increased a lot in the past weeks. Please help.
Answered by Dr. Raveendran S R

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Dr. Raveendran S R is a dedicated diabetes specialist and sexual medicine expert committed to providing evidence-based, confidential, and patient-centered care. With strong clinical and academic experience, he specializes in managing diabetes, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, performance concerns, and other men’s health conditions through structured and scientifically guided treatment approaches. Dr. Raveendran focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and long-term health improvement while ensuring patient comfort and privacy. Known for his compassionate and professional approach, he believes in clear communication and helping patients make informed decisions to improve their overall health, confidence, and quality of life.

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Hello,

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I can understand your concern. Painful erection can be due to the following reasons:

1) Infection - the common cause is urinary tract infection or sexually transmitted infections.

2) Balanitis – redness of the glans penis (tip of your penis), itching, irritation, discharge, unpleasant smell, tight foreskin. It could be due to allergy to soaps, bacterial infection, fungal infection, or sex with a new partner. Local application of steroids with antifungal or antibacterial cream with proper hygiene will help you. Circumcision can be done for recurrent infection if not done already.

3) Prostatitis - inflammation of the prostate gland due to infection or injury.

4) Urethritis - inflammation or infection of the urethra.

5) Renal calculi can cause a painful erection.

6) Peyronie's disease - scar tissue inside the penis causing a painful erection. If you would like to confirm, you can share a picture of an erect penis.

7) Neuropathy due to diabetes.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 9, 2022
Reviewed At January 5, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Raveendran S R is a dedicated diabetes specialist and sexual medicine expert committed to providing evidence-based, confidential, and patient-centered care. With strong clinical and academic experience, he specializes in managing diabetes, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, performance concerns, and other men’s health conditions through structured and scientifically guided treatment approaches. Dr. Raveendran focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and long-term health improvement while ensuring patient comfort and privacy. Known for his compassionate and professional approach, he believes in clear communication and helping patients make informed decisions to improve their overall health, confidence, and quality of life.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Raveendran S R is a dedicated diabetes specialist and sexual medicine expert committed to providing evidence-based, confidential, and patient-centered care. With strong clinical and academic experience, he specializes in managing diabetes, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, performance concerns, and other men’s health conditions through structured and scientifically guided treatment approaches. Dr. Raveendran focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and long-term health improvement while ensuring patient comfort and privacy. Known for his compassionate and professional approach, he believes in clear communication and helping patients make informed decisions to improve their overall health, confidence, and quality of life.

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