What do you mean by penis injury?
Penis injury
The penis major functions are to transport urine and sperm out of the body. Inside the penis are three tubes. The urethra is one of them. It is hollow and transports pee from the bladder to the outside via the penis. The corpora cavernosa refers to the other two tubes. These are soft, spongy tubes that fill with blood when in an erection. The tunica albuginea is a thick fibrous sheath that wraps around the three tubes. The rigidity of the penis makes it difficult to put into the woman's vagina during sex. In this situation, the urethra serves as a conduit for ejaculating sperm into the vaginal canal.
Causes of penis injuries:
The penis is injured far less frequently than other bodily parts. It can be injured by:
- car accidents
- machine accidents
- gunshot wounds
- burns
- sex
- sports
The penis is most commonly injured during sex. Because the penis is flexible, injury to it when it isn't erect is uncommon. Blood flow inside the arteries causes the penis to stiffen up during an erection. The erect penis may fall out of the vagina and impact the partner instead of returning to the vagina during forceful thrusting. Despite the erection, the penis could then bend sharply. A sharp pain in the penis may be felt, and you may hear a "popping" sound. This is frequently followed by quick erection loss. A rip in the tunica albuginea, which is pulled tightly during an erection, causes the pain and sound. Even though there is no bone in the penis, urologists call this injury a "fracture."
The discomfort may be temporary or persistent. Blood can pool under the skin of the penis or hematoma, causing it to swell and bruise excessively. A major damage to the urethra is indicated by blood at the tip of the penis or in the pee. A rubber tube or even other constricting device that is overly tight or left on for too long at the base of the penis can also cause injury. Never put rings or other rigid things (such as plastic or metal) around the penis. If the penis swells even more, these things may become lodged. If the blood flow to the penis is restricted for an extended period of time, these materials can cause permanent harm. If things are inserted into the head of the penis, they may cause injury to the urethra and/or penis.
Diagnosis:
If you've hurt your penis, the urologist will ask you questions about your medical history and do a physical examination, as well as blood and urine tests. The purpose is to determine the extent of the penis injury. To check for damage, a urologist may gently insert a fiber optic camera into the urethra. You could also need a "retrograde urethrogram," which is an X-ray study. The procedure involves injecting a specific dye into the urethra and then taking X-rays. If the dye leaks outside the urethra on an X-ray, it could indicate injury to that area of the urinary tract. Your urologist may also request ultrasound (sound waves) or MRI (radio waves in a strong magnetic field) images of the inside of your penis.
Treatment for trauma caused due to sex:
Surgery is the most common therapy for a "fractured" penis during intercourse. Erectile dysfunction, penile scarring, and curvature are all reduced with this treatment. The surgery is performed under anesthetic, so there is no discomfort. Making a cut from around the shaft near the tip of the penis and pulling back the skin to the base to inspect the inner surface is the most typical procedure. Blood clots will be removed by the surgeon to aid in the detection of any tears in the tunica albuginea.
First before skin is sewed back together, any tears are healed. To drain urine and enable the penis to heal, a catheter (a thin tube) may be inserted via the urethra into the bladder. You may need to stay in the hospital for 1 or 2 days with your entire penis bandaged. You have the option of returning home with or without the catheter. Antibiotics and pain relievers may be prescribed. The surgeon will want to see you in the office to check on your recovery.
Treatment for serious trauma:
If a piece of the penis is accidently cut off, the severed portion should be wrapped in gauze and placed in a plastic bag soaked in sterile salt solution. After that, the plastic bag should be placed in a second bag or cooler filled with ice water slush. Do not submerge any severed organ in ice water, as the water and direct touch with ice might cause tissue damage. The decrease in temperature of the slush will boost the chances of success if the penis can be reattached. Even after 16 hours, it may be feasible to reattach the penis. Urologists who are experienced at this operation can often regenerate the penis after significant injuries.
Take Away
In most circumstances, sex-related penis injuries can be avoided if your partner is merely informed that they can occur. Penile "fractures" are most common when the female partner is on top. Stop thrusting immediately if your penis becomes rigid and slides from your partner's vagina. Other penile injuries can be avoided by being cautious on the job especially near machinery, driving defensively, and being cautious with guns.
