What are the symptoms of corpus cavernosum damage?

The corpus cavernosum is an important component of the male reproductive organ. If the corpus cavernosum is damaged, it will directly damage the male's sexual function, so it needs to be repaired and treated in time. After the corpus cavernosum is damaged, common symptoms include tight foreskin, foreskin tear, penis swelling and pain, etc. These symptoms will make the patient extremely uncomfortable.

1. Penile contusion: Penile contusion can be caused by direct external violence hitting the penis, twisting during erection, excessive pulling or straddling a hard object. In mild cases, purple bruises will form, and in severe cases, hematomas will occur.

2. Penile incarceration injury: When the foreskin is too tight or phimosis occurs, if the foreskin is not turned down in time after being turned up, incarceration will occur. Incarceration can obstruct venous return. If the incarceration is not removed in time, it can cause permanent damage to the penis.

3. Foreskin laceration: The skin of the penis is very thin. When the skin of the penis is caught by other objects during swimming, diving, towing water skiing and other sports, it may cause foreskin rupture. During sexual intercourse, excessive penetration may also cause lacerations in the foreskin or frenulum.

4. Penis fracture: The penis is harder when erect, but its brittleness increases at this time. If it is hit by a strong external force, it may cause the corpus cavernosum of the penis and the surrounding white membrane to rupture, and blood will flow from the corpus cavernosum into the subcutaneous part of the penis. Some people also use too much force when changing positions during sexual intercourse, causing the penis to break. If not treated promptly, it will be difficult for the penis to return to its original state, and in severe cases it may cause the penis to become unable to erect.

The main symptoms of penis injury are severe pain, swelling, and bruising. Injury to the urethra may also cause hematuria, difficulty urinating, inability to urinate, and scrotal swelling and pain when urinating with force.

Once penile trauma occurs, try to maintain its original shape and restore urination and sexual functions.

For those with penile contusion who experience obvious pain and swelling, a T-belt can be used to support the scrotum and penis to relieve the symptoms. If the blood clot is serious, you need to go to the hospital in time. The doctor will cut the skin to release the blood and use antibiotics to prevent infection. A urinary catheter may be inserted if urination is difficult.

When the penis is incarcerated, the most important thing is to saw off the incarcerated objects such as metal rings, nuts, etc. as quickly as possible. Circumcision can permanently cure the incarceration caused by excessive foreskin or phimosis.

When the penile skin is torn, if the penile corpus cavernosum is not damaged, the torn skin is still connected to the penis, and the skin color is normal, it can usually heal after suturing. If the wound is completely torn off or does not heal well after suturing, skin grafting can be performed.