A 49-year-old male asked:
My penis, when erect, bends severely to the left an downward. there is also a hard lump at the left side of the base. why? i have no trouble obtaining or maintaining an erection. the bend makes use painful.
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Dr. Bhupendra Toliaanswered
Urology 61 years experience
You : You have what is called peyronie's disease. It should be treated if it interferes with sexual activity. It should be treated by a urologist who is familair with treatment of this condition and has a lot of experience. Treatment ranges form pills to local injection or surgery. A new treatment with ultrasound is also being tried by some investigators and you should look in to it. You can get information on internet.
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Dr. Alvin Linanswered
Geriatrics 32 years experience
You : You might be describing peyronie's disease, which is a scar in the penis which leads to an often painful curve when erect. Check out the references below for more information. Go see your family physician or urologist for diagnosis. Due to the relative rarity of this condition, i would suggest seeking specialized care (at an academic medical center) as not everyone is an expert in this. Be leery of anyone (or website) who promises to have the world's cure as no such thing currently exists. Good luck!
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Can masturbation cause Peyronies disease, havent fractured my penis, no intense trauma, I noticed a slight bend in my penis to the left, flaccid in middle of shaft, should you feel hard lumps on penis when soft? Semi erect bent, fully erect its not?
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
No it does not. Self exam of the penis can be in error. Best to see a Urologist. Peyronie's disease is extremely rare at your age
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A member asked:
I can see a lump on my penis when I have an erection i don't know what to do. I can only see it when I am erect not when im flaccid.?
Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Interesting: Could be due to an area of weakness in casing of the erectile rods (tunica albuginea of penis). Consultation with urologist &/or treatment would depen... Read More
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A 16-year-old member asked:
I noticed a soft lump on the side of my penis after an erection. Doesn't hurt, same color, long & narrow, doesn't move with skin, lump is new. I'm 16M?
Dr. Gregory Lewisanswered
Urology 46 years experience
See answer: From your description, the most likely possibilities are either a dilated penile vein (varicose) or lymphatic vessel (lymphocele) which may either per... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Can tying an elastic band round the base of your penis help you maintain an erection longer?
Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 43 years experience
Yes, but: Yes, but it can lead to loss of blood flow, gangrene and amputation if left in place too long or too tight. Don't try to fool with mother nature, as y... Read More
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A male asked:
I have a white lump in the middle of the top of my penis. It gets really hard when I have an erection... Could it be harmful?
Dr. Richard Tholenanswered
Plastic Surgery 43 years experience
Sounds lika a cyst.: This likely is a sebaceous cyst, but it will not "go away" on its own. See a urologist, who can diagnose and easily remove this under local anesthesia... Read More
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