HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Pain at base of penis? causes besides inguinal hernia? also no infection down there.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Requires examination: the penis attaches to the pubic symphis by a suspensory ligament which you may have injured or strained, assuming no fracture to the base during sexual relations. I suggest a urology evaluation.

Answered 4/30/2021

3.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Does inguinal hernia in men usually appear in younger guys (21) and would it appear as pain at very base of penis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have a hard lump in my groin near the base of my penis. Everyday I feel like vomiting, my entire body aches. I am always fatigued. pain is worst at groin/lower ab/stomach region. it is better when i move, worse when still/flat. i suspect a hernia??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Inguinal hernia surgery16 days ago-have some scrotal swelling. To my surprise this afternoon the base of my penis shaft is swollen. Is this normal?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

3+ mnths since lap. Inguinal hernia repair, base of the penis still sore on the right side, sperm cord achy, erection twisted. Was normal b4. Related?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

My husband is 35 years of age he has a lup under his skin next to his penis he says it hurts sometimes can this be a hernia an infection in his body?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

How common are inguinal hernias in younger men?Also, would the location typically cause pain at the VERY base of penis (crevice area right near penis)
Could mesh from an inguinal hernia surgery cause chronic pain at the base of the penis/scrotum area? If so, what can be done? (other than painkillers)
Can inguinal hernia cause internal infection without causing normal external symptoms such as fever, etc?
I had open mesh inguinal hernia surgery 4 weeks ago. When erect, penis is anchored by cord from repair to base of penis and around, very restrictive, ?
Inguinal hernia rt. side. The larger the hernia got the more my penis curved. After mesh surgery I have scar tissue down curved penis(7" to 4" ) What can be done to remove scar tissue?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.