Change of shape/pain in penus and on-set of ED

[Jonathon1]

I'm a 55yo man in very good health and, until 15mths ago, possessed a straight and very firm penus when erect. Since that time, I have noticed a) 2 physical changes to my penus and b) it's now impossible to get as firm an erection as before (although it's still passable).
The 2 physical changes are 1) a feeling of tightening - as if there was a rubber band present - just below the head of the penus as an erection starts and 2) a bend at the base of the shaft, that has never been present before.
These changes have knocked my self-esteem somewhat and I would be extremely grateful for any indication of what my problem might be and of any possible solutions to restore myself to my previous functionality.
Many thanks.
Jonathon1

[Jonathon1]

Hi Dr Singh,
Many thanks indeed for responding to my plea for help.
Can I ask a quick follow-up question, please: do you think the slight pain I get from the tightening feeling just below the penus head is also consistent with fibrous plaques? I can understand this an explanation for the bending at the base of shaft - although I was totally unaware of any prior small bump - but the tightening feeling to me (a complete layman) seems a little different.
Many thanks again for your help and advice - I will try to arrange an appointment with a urologist as you recommend.
Best regards
Jon

[Dr J Singh]

Hello,
From your symptoms, phimosis due to adhesions and Pyeronie’s disease need to be ruled out. It is a connective tissue disorder involving the growth of fibrous plaques in the soft tissue of the penis. These plaques cause the penis to be bent. The disease starts as a small bump or constriction on the shaft of the penis below the skin and then consequently curving of the erect penis occurs.

Treatment is by medicines and surgical intervention. I sincerely suggest you to consult a urologist and get this possibility evaluated. Hope it helps. Take care and regards.