Penis Pain

Penile Pain: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Cardiovascular (I00-I99). Hemorrhoids, inflamed Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Schistosomiasis – worm disease (tropical infectious disease) caused by trematodes (sucking worms) of the genus Schistosoma (couple flukes). Erysipelas (erysipelas) – bacterial skin infection. Herpes simplex Herpes zoster (shingles) Tuberculosis of the urinary tract Mouth, esophagus (food pipe), stomach and intestines (K00-K67; K90-K93). Anal fissure – … Penile Pain: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Penile Pain: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes Inspection and palpation of the genitals (penis and scrotum; assessment of pubescence (pubic hair), penile length (between 7-10 cm when flaccid), and testicular position and … Penile Pain: Examination

Penile Pain: Test and Diagnosis

Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Urine status (rapid test for: pH, leukocytes, nitrite, protein, glucose, blood), sediment, urine culture if necessary (pathogen detection and resistogram, i.e., testing of suitable antibiotics for sensitivity/resistance). Urethral swab (urethral swab); collection no earlier than 3 hours after the last micturition (bladder emptying)!) Laboratory parameters … Penile Pain: Test and Diagnosis

Penile Pain: Diagnostic Tests

Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. I.v. pyelogram (synonyms: IVP; i.v. urogram; urogram; i.v. urography; excretory urography; excretory pyelogram; intravenous excretory urogram; radiographic imaging of the urinary organs or urinary tract system) – for imaging … Penile Pain: Diagnostic Tests

Penile Pain: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may co-occur with penile pain: Leading symptom Penile pain Associated symptoms Pain during urination (alguria). Fluorine (discharge) Hematuria (blood in the urine) Warning signs (red flags) Recurrent (recurring) pain on urination + man → think of: Cystitis (inflammation of the urinary bladder); here, further diagnostics may be required; in case … Penile Pain: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Penile Pain: Medical History

The medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of penile pain. Family history What is the general health of your family members? Are there any diseases in your family that are common? Are there any hereditary diseases in your family? Social history What is your profession? Are you exposed … Penile Pain: Medical History