Title: What to do if your penis is swollen and painful
Introduction
Penile swelling and pain is one of the common health problems in men, which may be caused by many reasons, such as infection, trauma, allergies or sexually transmitted diseases. In recent discussions on men's health across the Internet, topics related to penis swelling and pain have become more popular. This article will combine hot topics and medical advice in the past 10 days to provide you with structured answers.
1. Common causes of penis swelling and pain
According to recent discussions on medical forums and health self-media, the main causes of penis swelling and pain can be summarized as follows:
| Reason | Proportion (discussion popularity in the past 10 days) | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial or fungal infection | 35% | Redness, swelling, burning sensation, discharge |
| Trauma or friction | 25% | Local congestion and increased pain |
| allergic reaction | 20% | itching, rash |
| Sexually transmitted diseases (such as gonorrhea) | 15% | Urethral discharge and difficulty urinating |
| Others (excessive foreskin, etc.) | 5% | recurring attacks |
2. Comparison of recent popular solutions
The following are the coping methods that have been highly recommended by social media and medical platforms in the past 10 days:
| method | Recommendation index (based on discussion volume) | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| Seek medical examination promptly | ★★★★★ | accompanied by fever or suppuration |
| local cold compress | ★★★★ | Trauma or mild swelling |
| Take antibiotics (doctor’s advice required) | ★★★ | bacterial infection |
| Change to loose underwear | ★★★ | caused by friction |
| avoid sex | ★★ | acute phase |
3. Emergency treatment steps recommended by doctors
Based on the popular science content recently released by urologists in tertiary hospitals, it is recommended to follow the following process:
1.Watch for symptoms: Record the duration of swelling and pain and whether it is accompanied by fever or other abnormalities.
2.Initial cleaning: Wash gently with warm water, avoid using harsh detergents.
3.Pause sex: Prevent cross-infection or aggravation of injury.
4.Seek medical attention within 48 hours: If the symptoms are not relieved or worsened, urine routine and secretion testing are required.
4. Preventive measures (the focus of recent hot discussion)
According to the voting data of health accounts, the following preventive measures receive the most attention:
•keep dry: Change underwear promptly after exercise (230,000+ discussions)
•safe sex: Correct use of condoms (hot search tag #Men’s Health Protection)
•Regular physical examination: Especially those who have the problem of foreskin
Conclusion
Although penis swelling and pain are common, they cannot be ignored. Recent online data shows that more than 60% of severe cases lead to complications due to delays in seeking medical treatment. It is recommended that you refer to the content of this article based on your own situation, and be sure to seek professional medical help when necessary.
Note: The statistical period of the above data is November 1-10, 2023, and the sources include Weibo health topics, Zhihu medical columns, Chunyu Doctor and other platforms.
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