Do you think your p*nis is different or not normal with what other men have? Here is how to know and what to do about it.
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Here are five signs showing that your p*nis is not normal and what you have to do about it, according to Dailystar.
1. Your penis seems to curve more than normal
If you have always had a bit of a bend in your erection and it looks more curved then normal then also feel for some hardness or firmness under the skin. Dr Joseph Sonstein told Men’s Health if it feels like there is a penny lodged in there you could have Peyronie’s disease which is a buildup of calcified scar tissue.
If untreated, this can lead to pain during sex or a more extreme curve in your penis. It can also heighten the risk of a broken penis. Depending on the case you can have surgery to rectify it or it may just be as simple as a few enzyme or saline injections.
2. You have hard, painless lumps on your balls
This is a telltale sign of testicular cancer.
For UK males, testicular cancer is the 16th most common cancer and there were around 2,400 diagnoses in 2014.
When caught early, 99% of cases are curable so it’s best to give yourself a once-over in the shower at least once a month.
3. The skin at the tip of your penis is feeling tight
If you also see white coloured spots in the area you could have something called lichen sclerosus, urologist Ryan Terlecki told Men’s Health. This is a skin condition caused by a hormone or immune system imbalance.
“You should be especially worried if you’re uncircumcised or feel like you have to push while you pee,” Ryan added. He also warned if left untreated it could lead to cancer or a total blockage of your urinary tract.
4. You’ve noticed blood in your urine
This could be a sign of an enlarged prostate or kidney stones. However, Joseph told Men’s Health, “in the medical world, blood in the urine is cancer until proven otherwise.”
However, the NHS said to check whether or not you have eaten beetroot lately before heading to the doctor as this can sometimes turn urine pink. They also said this could be a sign of a urine or kidney infection.
5. Your penis looks chaffed
While chaffing is common, if the patch isn’t sensitive or painful or if you haven’t had sex in a while which would cause the chaffing Ryan said you could be looking at penile cancer.
In 2014 there were, on average, two penile cancer diagnoses delivered every day with men over 70 being the most likely to get it. If the cancer is discovered early enough it can usually be treated by topical treatment.