Most of the time, a penis is a man’s best friend, and as such, when the little buddy isn’t feeling well, a man wants to take steps to get him back in shape. That’s why proper penile health care is at the top of most men’s to-do list. But preventing penis pain sometimes involves taking steps that at first glance might not seem directly related to the penis. For example, a man may develop kidney stones (KS) and not think that this condition could lead to penile pain or other penile problems. Unfortunately, he can.
About Kidney Stones (KS)
KS are a fairly common problem. Approximately one million Americans will suffer from KS each year. Over the last 35 years, the number of Americans who have kidney stones at some point in their lives has tripled, from 3% to 9%. And men are more likely to get KS than women.
But what are the KS? Technically, they are not stones since they are not made of rock; they are more “crystalline” in nature. Each person’s urine contains various ingredients, including a variety of minerals and salts. If the levels of some of these minerals and salts get too high, if there is too much of one or more of them, they can form what we call stones. Some of the stones are very, very small, and a person never realizes that he has one. But when they get too big, they make their presence felt.
Most kidney stones are primarily calcium in nature, accounting for about 80% of all stones. Stones made with too much uric acid make up 5-10% of stones, with another 10% made of magnesium ammonium phosphate. Very rarely, too much of an amino acid called cysteine creates a stone.
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As its name implies, KS is formed in the kidney. They can pass from the kidneys to the ureters, the tubes that lead to the bladder. From the bladder, the stone travels up the urethra and out of the penis.
But not always easily. Depending on the size of the stone, it can lodge in the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or even the urethra. This can cause considerable discomfort, including significant penile pain. Sometimes the pain is not as intense and can instead present as a tingling sensation in the penis.
KS is often accompanied by incredibly sharp pain in the stomach or back. They can produce a feeling of nausea, as well as the need to urinate frequently, but unfortunately, urination can be accompanied by a sharp burning sensation in the penis.
Treatment
Men should see a doctor if they think they have kidney stones. Treatment can range from simply increasing hydration and waiting for the stone to pass, to taking medications to enlarge the ureters, shock wave therapy, and surgery. Changes in diet (including water intake) and exercise may be required to prevent future development of kidney stones.
The amount of penile pain associated with kidney stones can range from a tingling sensation to quite intense pain and burning. Keeping the penis in good general health can be helpful, so men should regularly apply a top-tier penis health cream (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven to be gentle and safe for the skin). Penile skin can especially benefit from a good cream that includes a high-end emollient (shea butter is one of the best) and a natural moisturizer (such as vitamin E). The combination will help create a moisture seal to better hydrate delicate skin. The cream should also include L-arginine. This amino acid is part of the process by which nitric oxide is produced, which in turn allows the blood vessels in the penis to open and expand more easily when an influx of blood is required.
