ASK Dr Martin
Sep 01, 2022
2 minutes
Pain in the bits
Q When I get an erection, it hurts! Can that be normal?
Andy, Ilkley
A A painful erection isn’t normal, and could be a sign of something serious, so you should see your GP. The most common cause is Peyronie’s disease where scar tissue slowly forms inside your penis leading to a painful, and often curved, erection.
No one’s sure
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