Whether intact or cut, manhood pain can be an issue for all men and can come about from a variety of causes. However, paraphimosis is a manhood pain-causing condition which is, by definition, limited only to men with an intact sheath. Knowing about paraphimosis and what to do if it occurs is an essential part of practical manhood care for intact men.

What is paraphimosis?
Many intact men are familiar with the term phimosis, which refers to a situation in which the male has difficulty retracting the sheath back from the head. In phimosis, the sheath is too tight (or the head too swollen) to allow for the easy, comfortable sliding back and forth of the sheath. This can cause considerable manhood pain in a man.

In paraphimosis, the problem is not that the sheath cannot retract; the problem is that it has retracted successfully but cannot return to covering the head. The sheath becomes “trapped” behind the head, and in that position forms a tight “grip” near the base of the head. The tightness causes manhood pain; of even greater concern, however, is that this can caught off blood flow to the head. If this situation continues for an extended period of time, it is possible for gangrene to occur, which in the worst case may require removal of a portion of the affected area.

What causes it?
Paraphimosis is fortunately rare, occurring in approximately 1% of males aged 16 and over. Although it can occur at any age, most incidences are reported in adolescents and in elderly men. The reason for its occurrence in these population is due to its causes.

There are generally two main causes of paraphimosis. In the first, it is due to the sheath simply not being sufficiently loosened. During puberty and adolescence, as the manhood grows and achieves adult status, it may take time for the sheath to loosen sufficiently. Adolescent boys stroking themselves vigorously may unintentionally create a slight trauma that wedges the sheath below the head.

In elderly men, the cause of paraphimosis tends to be related to improper handling of the manhood during catheterization of the manhood.

Bacterial infection, trauma to the manhood and inadequate hygiene are also factors in paraphimosis development.

Symptoms
As indicated manhood pain usually accompanies a case of paraphimosis. There is also the visual clue of the sheath being stuck behind the head. Redness and tenderness of the manhood are also common signs, as is difficulty in urinating. In extreme cases in which blood circulation has been impeded for too long, part of the head may turn black.

If a man believes he may have paraphimosis, he needs to promptly contact a doctor. It is important that the condition is alleviated before gangrene has a chance to set in. AS a physical examination of the manhood is required, this may result in a visit to an urgent care clinic or emergency room.

Treatment
The first order of business in treating paraphimosis is usually to alleviate the manhood pain, which can be considerable. Next it is necessary to try to manually replace the sheath over the head. Since the manhood may have become swollen, this may require “icing” the manhood to help the swelling go down and to enable the sheath to move more freely into place. If this does not work, the doctor may need to puncture the swollen area so that fluid can be released and the swelling diminished. Sometimes the sheath may require a small incision to help the swelling to subside. Antibiotics are usually prescribed after treatment.

If gangrene has occurred, the doctor may need to excise the damaged tissue.

The manhood pain associated with paraphimosis may require extra care; daily use of a top notch manhood health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) can help with soreness. Look for quality moisturizing agents in the selected crème; she abutter and vitamin E are especially good for hydrating the skin and keeping it supple. In addition, vitamin B5 should be part of any good manhood crème; this pantothenic acid aids manhood cell metabolism and helps maintain healthy tissue, keeping the manhood skin fit and in good order.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common manhood health issues, tips on improving manhood sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy manhood. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.