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A member asked:

Have bulging disc with minor impingement on l5 and s1 nerve. can that cause sensory numbness on penis shaft? sensation in head intact however.

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No : To my knowledge, the sensory supply to the penile shaft is via pudendal nerve branches which originate from the S2-S4 levels. A minor L5-S1 nerve compression would not cause this symptom.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/5/2014

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