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Penis and Foreskin Conditions

Penis pain
Penis pain is any pain or discomfort in the . Priapism, which can cause serious pain, is a persistent, painful erection which does not resolve.
Circumcision
Circumcision
Hypospadias
Hypospadias is a relatively common abnormality in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside, rather than at the end, of the penis.
Paraphimosis
Paraphimosis is the inability of an uncircumcized male to pull the retracted foreskin over the head of the penis.
Curvature of the penis
Peyronie's disease is an abnormal bend in the penis that occurs during erection. This condition may cause problems with penetration and pain associated with intercourse.
Cancer - penis
A malignant (aggressively growing with a tendency to spread) that affects the penis.
Balanitis
Balanitis is an inflammation of the foreskin and head of the .
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