What are the symptoms of Peyronie’s disease?
The symptoms of Peyronie’s disease include:
- a thickened area or hard lump (plaque) in the shaft of the penis (it’s rare to get more than one plaque)
- a curve in the penis when it’s erect (usually it curves upwards)
- pain in the penis, usually during an erection (pain in the non-erect penis is rare)
- the penis looking misshapen, like an hourglass
- loss of length or girth of the penis
Some men with the condition get pain in their penis, while others get none. If you do get pain, it may get better over time. However, in severe cases, the curve in the penis can make having sex difficult, painful or even impossible. Peyronie’s disease may also lead to erectile dysfunction.
What causes Peyronie’s disease?
The cause of Peyronie’s disease is not yet understood. It’s thought that the condition sometimes occurs after an injury to the penis when erect, such as being bent during sexual activity. However, it can develop without any obvious cause. Peyronie’s disease may run in families.
What should I do if I’m worried about my curved penis?
If you’re concerned about a lump or bend in your penis, or if it’s causing problems with sex, go to your general practitioner for further assistance.
Source: http://www.peyronies.org