Will the penis enlarge if it is not treated?

If the penis nodules are not treated, they will become larger. This is mainly caused by frequent sexual intercourse, excessive masturbation, and atherosclerosis. Men need to correct the habit of wearing tight pants for a long time, and pay attention to the activities of the penis to reduce the pressure on the penis. Penile nodules mainly occur in middle-aged men and are generally related to frequent sexual life. You can learn about its causes.

Middle-aged and elderly men have the highest

The incidence of penile sclerosis accounts for 0.3% to 3.7% of male urology patients. The disease is most common in middle-aged people, with the age of onset mostly between 40 and 60 years old, but can also be seen in young people around 20 years old and the elderly in their 80s, and the incidence increases with age.

The cause of Peyronie's disease is still unclear, but studies have shown that injuries to the penis, such as minor injuries caused by surgery, straddle injuries, frequent sexual intercourse, excessive masturbation, systemic collagen diseases, atherosclerosis, diabetes, vitamin E deficiency, alcoholism, etc., may be related to the occurrence of the disease.

Research has found that the lesion first occurs in the loose connective tissue between the corpus cavernosum and the tunica albuginea of ​​the penis. The early lesions resemble vasculitis, and then plaques mainly composed of collagen fibers are formed on the adjacent corpus cavernosum septum and tunica albuginea surface. Most of them are located on the dorsal side of the penis. They grow rapidly in the first few months and then slow down. Localized calcification and ossification can be seen in the lesion site, but ulcers or malignant changes never occur, so it must not be mistaken for penile cancer. Because it does not invade the corpus cavernosum of the penile urethra, dysuria rarely occurs.

No symptoms in early stages of the disease

In the early stage of the disease, there is no discomfort and the patient feels nothing, so it is not easy to be discovered in the early stage. However, as the disease progresses, one or several string-like or oval nodules can be felt on the back or root of the penis, ranging from the size of a mung bean to the size of a peanut. There are no symptoms when the penis is relaxed, but there is local swelling and pain during erection. Small nodules have no effect on erection, but larger nodules can hinder penile erection and make the penis bend. Erectile dysfunction caused by erectile bending and pain can seriously affect sexual life.

Penile induration is very harmful

Infertility experts say that penile induration is a disease characterized by fibrous plaques of the tunica albuginea on the back of the penis. In fact, this disease is not common in clinical practice, and its cause is still unclear, so the treatment is also difficult. Although in some cases, the symptoms can be relieved without treatment, and the induration can also shrink and soften.

However, if most patients do not actively take treatment, the disease will progress further. If the nodules are not removed for a long time, they may gradually cause penile erection curvature due to enlargement and increase in number. Due to curvature and other reasons, the patient's penis may also experience erectile pain, which may cause sexual intercourse difficulties for the patient, and even develop into impotence over time. The prolonged course of the disease not only brings physical pain to the patient, but also easily causes a heavy mental and psychological burden on the patient.

Serious condition requires treatment

There are many methods for treating penile induration, and doctors should choose them according to the condition. The treatment methods for penile induration are divided into conservative treatment and surgical treatment. Conservative treatment includes oral vitamin E, etc., and Chinese medicine can also be used for syndrome differentiation and treatment. If conservative treatment is not effective, surgical treatment can be performed for severe cases.

Warm reminder: If a man's penis has been injured, it will affect the corpus cavernosum in the penis and may cause penile induration. Therefore, men must protect their "lifeline".