![]() If a man’s urethra is also damaged, we may need to repair it as well. Closing any cuts or lacerations to the penis that may be causing bleeding.Stopping bleeding of any damaged blood vessels.Getting rid of a hematoma or buildup of blood due to the fracture.Examples of repairs that may be made after a penile fracture include: Surgical treatment can vary based on the extent of a man’s injuries. Research has shown that surgery results in better outcomes for people with penile fractures especially when performed less than 24 hours after the event. Examples of these include pain when getting an erection, a severe angle to the penis, and inability to achieve an erection.Īs a result, many doctors recommend surgical repair and treatment. Using at-home treatments alone has been shown to cause high rates of complications following a penile fracture. Taking anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen, to reduce pain and swelling.Using a Foley catheter to empty the bladder and reduce trauma to the penis.Applying cloth-covered ice packs for 10 minutes at a time to reduce swelling.TREATMENT FOR FRACTURED PENIS CAN INCLUDE AT-HOME CARE AND SURGICAL REPAIR.Īt-home treatment for fractured penis includes: Hitting an erect penis on something, such as a door frame or furniture.Rolling over in bed onto an erect penis.Penile fracture has also been known to occur in the following circumstances: However, not all penile fractures happen from sex. Men are not necessarily having rough sex when a fracture occurs, but may be in a position where the penis is more likely to hit against a bone. The injury usually happens when a man is thrusting against the pubic bone or the perineum, which can cause the corpus cavernosum to snap or break. Most cases of penile fracture in the United States occur during intercourse. When the penis is erect, one or both sides of the corpus cavernosa can snap, resulting in a penile fracture.Ī flaccid penis does not typically fracture because the corpus cavernosa is not as enlarged as when the penis is erect, so penile fractures usually occur when the penis is erect. When a person has an erection, the blood in the penis concentrates in this area. The penis has an area of sponge-like tissue called the corpus cavernosa. Other conditions that mimic the symptoms of a penile fracture include a rupture of the veins and arteries in the penis and a ruptured suspensory ligament. ![]() Rarer penile fracture symptoms include swelling in the scrotum and blood in the urine. Pain that varies from minimal to severeĪ penile fracture will often cause the penis to take on what doctors call an “eggplant deformity,” where the penis appears purple and swollen. ![]()
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