Swollen Penis

Swollen penis may occur for a variety of reasons, including allergies, a penile fracture, etc. Additional causes of swollen penis include:

Allergic reaction or irritation: It can cause swelling on the penis if you come in contact with something you're allergic to or that causes irritation. Other symptoms of allergic reactions include itching, redness, rash, and discoloration. In the event of an allergic reaction, you should stop using the product that caused it immediately.

Balanitis: Balanitis occurs when the glans (head) of the penis becomes swollen and sore, which indicates you have balanitis. Approximately 3–11% of males suffer from balanitis. There are several common symptoms associated with balanitis, such as redness, discoloration, swelling, itching, and urination pain. A mild steroid cream, an antifungal cream, and antibiotics are commonly prescribed to treat balanitis.

Balanoposthitis: There is a medical condition called balanoposthitis that occurs when both posthitis and balanitis occur at the same time. Balanoposthitis is characterised by inflammation of the glans and foreskin. In comparison with balanitis, balanoposthitis is less common. As well as penile swelling, it causes redness, pain, smelly discharge, and itching.

Paraphimosis: When the foreskin cannot return to its original position over the penis, it is called paraphimosis. It can cause the foreskin to gather like a tight rubber band and obstruct blood flow. To relieve pain and inflammation, local anaesthetic gel can be applied to the penis as a treatment option for paraphimosis. Circumcision is the surgical procedure to release the foreskin if it does not return to its original position.

Priapism: It is common for intracavernosal erectile dysfunction patients to suffer from priapism, a medical condition causing prolonged, painful erections without stimulation. Other causes of priapism include blood disorders like leukaemia, alcohol or illegal drug use, tumours, etc. In certain cases, priapism may go away on its own; however, certain types require aspiration to drain the excess blood. Other treatment options include medication and surgical shunts.

Phimosis: An infant's phimosis occurs when the skin covering the head of the penis cannot be retracted. In older children, it can be caused by a skin condition that causes scarring. In adults, phimosis can be caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Phimosis is a major health concern only if it causes symptoms like redness, discoloration, swelling, soreness, or difficulty urinating, such as when the foreskin blocks the urine flow.

Posthitis: It is possible to have posthitis if only the foreskin is swollen. Posthitis is inflammation of the foreskin caused by excessive fungus growth. Also, posthitis often develops together with balanitis. There are several symptoms of posthitis, including redness, tightness, smegma formation, and soreness.