Penis Pain Could Come from a Bladder Stone

When the penis is in pain, most men are ready to jump into action to solve the problem, and the first the step, beyond acknowledging the pain, is figuring out what may be the cause. Numerous factors can bring about penis pain, one of which is the unwelcome presence of a bladder stone. Knowing symptoms of a bladder stone can be valuable when discussing this pain with a doctor.

Not kidney stones

Kidney stones are something most people have heard of (and some people may have experienced), but bladder stones are not as widely known. As might be surmised simply from their name, bladder stones form in and are largely associated with the bladder.

As part of the body’s ongoing processes, blood enters the kidneys to be filtered. Products that the body needs are kept; waste is filtered out and becomes urine. After the urine is produced, it is then sent to the bladder, which stores the urine. When the bladder becomes full, a person feels the urge to urinate; doing so removes the urine from the body, empties the bladder, and makes room for more urine to be delivered from the kidneys.

Sometimes, however, a person doesn’t empty his bladder completely. In some cases, this can cause the leftover urine to form crystals from the minerals left behind, and these form the bladder stone.

Not always painful

Not all bladder stones are painful; many times, a person will have a bladder stone and have no symptoms whatsoever. Other times, however, it can be quite obvious. Penis pain is one symptom, as mentioned. This may be pain (or burning sensation) which occurs only during urination or it may be a more generalized pain in the penis or in the balls. There may also be pain in the stomach.

The urine can also be affected, sometimes appearing cloudy and at other times presenting with blood mixed in. Bladder stones may also make a man need to urinate more often.

Reasons

There can be some underlying factors that can cause a bladder stone. These include an enlarged prostate, a fairly common complaint among men. If the prostate is too enlarged, it disrupts the efficient operation of urine release. Another cause may be nerve damage which disrupts proper signaling so that bladder muscles don’t function properly. A urinary tract infection can also be responsible, as can a small kidney stone which travels into the bladder and becomes a bladder stone.

If a man has a bladder catheter (during a hospital stay, for example), it is possible for mineral deposits to form on the device which then may be left behind in the bladder.

Treatment

If a guy suspects he has a bladder stone, he should see a doctor. In some cases, a bladder stone can be eliminated through increasing water intake. Other times, a stone may be broken apart by using a laser or ultrasound, allowing the smaller pieces to then pass more easily. In some severe cases, surgery may be recommended.

Penis pain caused by a bladder stone can be rather intense and may leave the penis feeling sore even after the stone’s elimination. Regular use of a superior penis health creme (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) may help soothe a sore and strained penis. Keeping the skin toned and moisturized can aid in recovery, so select a crème that includes excellent moisturizing components; shea butter and vitamin E are good examples. For good measure, find a crème that also contains vitamin D, which has proven benefits in fighting diseases and supporting healthy cellular function.

Ouch! When Penis Pain is Related to a Bladder Stone

When the penis is functioning properly, it’s a man’s best friend; but when significant penis pain enters the picture, it can cause a high level of distress. There are numerous causes of penis pain, and even a man who dedicatedly practices preventive penis care can still end up with discomfort. While traumatic penis injury or social diseases are well-known sources of penis pain, it behooves men to be aware of other potential causes - such as bladder stones.

Bladder stones
 
Similar to kidney stones, bladder stones are minerals which crystallize into a hard mass inside the bladder. This typically occurs when the urine in the bladder doesn’t completely evacuate during urination
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Very often a man may develop a bladder stone and never know it. It is small enough in size that it causes no problems and passes naturally out of the body without creating any trauma. Other times, however, the stone can be large enough that it lodges in the bladder wall or blocks the flow of urine, and this can create discomfort.

Perhaps because of the way men are built, the vast majority of bladder stones - some 95% - occur in males.

Symptoms
 
Symptoms typically associated with bladder stones include stomach pain, penis pain and/or pain in the testicles, frequent urination, a stinging or burning feeling while urinating, and urine that is bloody or cloudy.

However, often a man may have a bladder stone and experience no symptoms, or only light symptoms that don’t "register" with him.

It is unusual for penis pain to be the only symptom associated with the presence of a bladder stone; however, it does occur, so men who experience penis pain without any other obvious cause may want to consult a doctor to determine if a bladder stone may be responsible.

Causes
 
So bladder stones form when urine is left in the bladder - but aside from ceasing urination too early, what causes this situation? There can be numerous reasons, including:

- An enlarged prostate, which can interfere with the proper flow of urine

- Nerve damage, which prevents the brain’s signals to open or close the bladder muscles from being received properly

- A urinary tract infection, or the passing of a kidney stone to the bladder, which then becomes stuck and forms into a bladder stone

- Catheterization of the penis, which may have the unintended side effect of creating a bladder stone

Treatment
 
After a doctor diagnoses a bladder stone, they will typically recommend a course of treatment based on the severity of the stone. In many cases, treatment simply involves increasing fluid intake to create a situation in which the stone can be broken down and then passed through urination.

In other cases, a more active treatment option may be needed. It is very common for a doctor to use a laser or an ultrasound device to break up the stone. This process is generally referred to as cystolitholapaxy. A local anesthetic is used for this procedure.

In some extreme cases, surgery may be required if the stone is too large to be removed through other methods.

Prompt and proper attention to bladder stones can help to alleviate the penis pain that may accompany them. After removal, the penis may be sore and sensitive. As with any case in which soreness are present, using a top-notch penis health crème ( health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) can prove beneficial. Helping to restore the overall health of the penis aids the healing process, so a crème that includes pantothenic acid and alpha lipoic acid is ideal. Also known as vitamin B5, pantothenic acid is required for cell metabolism and the maintenance of healthy penis tissue. Alpha lipoic acid is a potent antioxidant whose job is to combat the presence of free radicals which can cause cellular damage to the penis.