Is pain in your penis a medical emergency?


Fans of the medical drama Grey’s Anatomy might recall an episode where Dr Mark Sloan (Eric Dane, seen here in a scene with Ellen Pompeo who plays Dr Meredith Grey) fractures his penis during intercourse with Dr Callie Torres (Sara Ramirez) and had to go to the hospital as it was a medical emergency. — ABC

For men, the penis is one of the most – if not the most – important organs.

So, if there are any signs of pain or discomfort, it usually causes a lot of worry and anxiety.

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