General pain

[RJ1278]

Probably about a week or two ago I was laying on my stomach my couch watching TV when I sneezed. When this happened immediately a pain shot through my penis. It didn't bother my testicles, just my penis. Since then I have been experiencing pain in my penis a good portion of the time. During the day I tend not to notice so much, but at night it can bother me a bit. On the pain scale I wouldn't say it ever exceeds a 5 and a 5 is fairly rare. The pain varies. Sometimes it feels like a sore muscle, other times it feels hot, almost as though it's infected, sometimes it feels like a burning, and sometimes there's a pinching type feeling inside at the back of the head (I've had that for years, but very seldom and only when I push on that particular area).. There is no change in appearance, no change in function whatsoever, everything appears and performs perfectly normal in every way, there's just pain. Again, this pain all really began the night I sneezed and has basically been around ever since. (1) Can anyone give me an idea of what this could possibly be and if it sounds at all serious? I understand perfectly well that by my description there is only so much I can be told without an examination and that's fine. (2) I would also like to ask that if it is recommneded I see a Doctor (which I'm honestly terrified of doing, but will if it's suggested) could you let me know what I could expect from a visit? I've read of several different things online and some terrify me (a cystoscopy is a perfect example). (3) If I do see a doctor and they have to do something invasive is there any possibility of being knocked out first? Sorry for all the questions, but I hope you can understand my anxiety pertaining to this particular issue. Thanks for your time and I hope to hear back soon!

[Dr J Singh]

Hello,
Till you consult a doctor, apply warm compresses and take some and oral antiinflammatories like ibuprofen/acetaminophen. You can also take vitamin B 12s supplements for the nerve pain.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[RJ1278]

Thanks so much! Is there anything I can do to alleviate the pain up uuntil the point I can get to a doctor? It doesn't hurt all the time, and in fact it seems to be most noticeable at night.

[Dr J Singh]

Hello,
As mentioned earlier, it can be a speramtocele or epididymal cyst. Often a spermatocele does not cause symptoms. Symptoms, when present, can include pain, swelling, or redness of the scrotum or a feeling of pressure at the base of the penis.

You can get done a transillumination test or an ultrasound. Spermatoceles are filled with fluid, so light will shine through them (transillumination). Light will not pass through solid masses that may be caused by other problems, such as cancer of the testicle.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[RJ1278]

Oh, and it doesn't burn or anything when I go to the bathroom either. It just hurts a good part of the time.