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This category reflects the organization of International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision. Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes N40-N51 within Chapter XIV: Diseases of the genitourinary system should be included in this category.
A male genital disease is a condition that affects the male reproductive system. The human male genitals consist of testicles and epididymides , ductus deferentes , seminal vesicles and ejaculatory ducts , prostate , bulbourethral glands , and penis .
Peripheral neuropathy, which refers to several types of nerve diseases, could cause you to lose feeling in your penis or other areas of the body, Dr. Levine says. It also might make it difficult ...
[7] [8] The term sexually transmitted infection is generally preferred over sexually transmitted disease or venereal disease, as it includes cases with no symptomatic disease. [9] Symptoms and signs of STIs may include vaginal discharge, penile discharge, ulcers on or around the genitals, and pelvic pain. [1] Some STIs can cause infertility. [1]
Peyronie's disease is a connective tissue disorder involving the growth of fibrous plaques in the soft tissue of the penis.Specifically, scar tissue forms in the tunica albuginea, the thick sheath of tissue surrounding the corpora cavernosa, causing pain, abnormal curvature, erectile dysfunction, indentation, loss of girth and shortening.
“While this is a rare disease, some risk factors for penile cancer include smoking, HPV infection, and being uncircumcised. The typical age of presentation is 55 to 60, but it can occur at any ...
Diseases are also common causes of erectile dysfunction. Diseases such as cardiovascular disease, multiple sclerosis, kidney failure, vascular disease, and spinal cord injury can cause erectile dysfunction. [10] Cardiovascular disease can decrease blood flow to penile tissues, making it difficult to develop or maintain an erection.