What should a male do if he experiences abdominal pain after prolonged penile erection?
Prolonged penile erection in males generally refers to an extended period of erection causing lower abdominal pain, which requires treatment based on the underlying cause. This may result from physiological factors or medical conditions such as prostatitis or seminal vesiculitis.
I. Physiological Factors
Prolonged penile erection can lead to congestion and swelling of the prostate gland, thereby compressing surrounding nerve tissues. This is usually a normal physiological phenomenon that does not require specific treatment. Symptoms typically improve gradually after ejaculation is induced through penile stimulation.
II. Pathological Factors
1. Prostatitis
Inflammatory reactions caused by prostatitis may compress the pelvic floor nerves and lead to pain. It is recommended to take antibiotic medications such as ciprofloxacin hydrochloride tablets, levofloxacin tablets, or ofloxacin tablets under a doctor's guidance to control bacterial infection and inflammation, thus alleviating symptoms.
2. Seminal Vesiculitis
Infection occurs when pathogens invade the seminal vesicles, causing inflammation and stimulating adjacent tissues. Medications such as cefuroxime axetil tablets, levofloxacin hydrochloride tablets, or ciprofloxacin hydrochloride tablets may be prescribed to control bacterial infection, reduce tissue compression, and relieve symptoms.
Besides the above causes, conditions such as orchitis may also contribute. It is advisable to seek medical evaluation at a hospital to determine the exact cause and receive appropriate treatment.