A little swelling at the root of the penis may be caused by acute injury, prostatitis, orchitis, varicocele and other factors.
1. Acute injury: for example, the root of the penis has been struck by an external force, resulting in localized damage, which will cause swelling, and may also be accompanied by mild pain as well as subcutaneous bruising.
2. Prostatitis: it may be related to factors such as holding urine for a long time and masturbating for a long time, which can cause swelling and pain in the perineum and involve the root of the penis, which will make the root of the penis a little swollen, accompanied by symptoms such as frequent urination, dribbling of urine, and incomplete urination, and in serious cases, it can cause sexual dysfunction.
3. Orchitis: For example, testicular infection caused by bacterial infection or mumps virus infection, when the infection is serious, it can cause testicular pain and swelling, which will also make the patient feel a little bloated at the root of the penis.
4. Varicocele: When men suffer from varicocele, it will affect the local blood circulation of the testicles, and with the aggravation of the lesion, it can lead to testicular swelling and pain, which will cause swelling at the root of the penis, and when it is serious, it will also have an impact on male fertility.
If the penis is a bit swollen at the root and accompanied by other abnormal manifestations, it is recommended that men seek medical attention for appropriate examination and treatment to avoid causing other complications.