Than a penis fracture threatens and how to treat it

Experts call penis fracture rareIs it possible to fracture your penis? phenomenon. Nevertheless, every man who experiences an erection from time to time can face this trouble.

The life hacker found out how this happens and what to do.

What is penile fracture

Of course, a member is not a bone, so there is, at first glance, nothing to break there. But only at first.

The penis contains areas of spongy tissue called the corpora cavernosa. They fill with blood when a man has an erection. This is what gives the penis strength and firmness.

If an erect penis is suddenly and strongly bent, the membrane of one of the corpus cavernosum may burst. This gap is called a member fracture.

Most often, such an injury occurs during excessively vigorous intercourse or masturbation. But options are possible. FixedEverything you need to know about penile fracture cases when the shell of the cavernous body was torn when:

• rolling over in bed on an erect penis;
• a blow to the penis - for example, by accidentally closing a door;
• falling on an erect organ.

What are the symptoms of a member fracture

Here are a few signs that might suggest a tragedy.

• Distinct crackling or crunching at the moment of fracture.
• Instant loss of erection.
• The pain is mild to severe.
• The appearance of edema and noticeable black bruising on the penis. If the outer membrane ruptures, bleeding is possible.
• Sometimes problems with urination and blood in the urine. This happens if the urethra is also torn.

The first two points are the most important for diagnosis. If there is no crackling, crunching and rapid loss of erection, then with a high probability we are talking not about a fracture, but about another type of injury. Which, however, does not negate the need to see a urologist.

Why is a member's fracture dangerous?

Such an injury will definitely lead to deformation of the penis. Optionally, you can permanently lose your erection or have life-long difficulty urinating.

Therefore, do not even hope that it will "heal by itself": the risks are too high.

How to treat a broken penis

Such a penis injury is a medical emergency. This means that you must immediately seek help: either go to the doctor yourself, or call an ambulance.

Help with such injuries is provided by a urologist, andrologist or traumatologist. The doctor will examine you, ask you about the circumstances of the incident and the symptoms. This is usually sufficient to make a diagnosis. But sometimes additional examinations may be required - ultrasound or MRI. They help pinpoint the area of ​​the fracture.

If the injuries are severe, you will be scheduled for surgery. She has several goals at once:

• stop bleeding if blood vessels have been ruptured;
• remove hematoma (accumulation of blood) inside the penis;
• suture the breaks in the cavernous body, its shell, urethra.

The recovery period after surgery can take several months, and you need to be prepared for this. Some people have to put a splint on the penis to get it back to its normal shape. Medications may also be prescribed to reduce the likelihood of an erection. Until the penis recovers, it is harmful.

If the damage, according to the doctor, does not require surgery, home methods will help to alleviate the condition:

• Apply something cold to your damaged penis. For example, a bag of ice or frozen vegetables wrapped in a thin cloth. This will help relieve pain. Repeat the 10-minute application every few hours.
• Take over-the-counter pain relievers - the same ibuprofen-based products. These drugs can help reduce pain and swelling.

But we will repeat once again: under no circumstances self-medicate! It can rob you of your sexual pleasures forever. And the ability to empty the bladder freely, too.