5 surprising penis symptoms that could be signs of diabetes, kidney problems or cancer

When it comes to penis health, attention is overwhelmingly focused on rising to the occasion.Troubles with erections can be more serious than a bad night in bed — including signs of a build up of fat in blood vessels, heart disease and high blood pressure.But there are many more overlooked changes with the willy that could point to troubles elsewhere in the body.Experts say you should be keeping track of changes to urination, skin, smell, ejaculations and even curvature.Here’s what to look for, and what it could mean.Shafi Wardak, a consulting urological surgeon and andrologist from The Forbury Clinic, told The Sun that changes to frequency, stream strength, and color of urine could “indicate underlying health conditions such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), prostate issues, or metabolic disorders like diabetes.”Needing to pee more often can be a sign of a UTI (especially when accompanied with a burning sensation), overactive bladder, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).BPH is when the prostate is enlarged, squeezing or blocking the urethra, making the bladder work harder to pass urine.A weak stream could also be a sign of this, or point to something more serious, like prostate cancer or an injury or infection in the urethra.If you’re leaking when you cough, exercise, laugh, or lift something heavy, it could also point to prostate issues.Having the urge to pee more often is also a hallmark of diabetes.

Sugar in the blood rises and the body works to shed the extra sugar through urine by pulling water out of the body’s tissue.Peeing less and dark urine can be a sign of dehydration or problems with the kidney including kidney stones or even bladder or kidney cancer.Don’t wait if you see changes to the skin on your penis.“Even small differences in texture, colour, or appearance, like rashes, bumps, or spots, need attention,” Wardak said.“While some changes might be minor irritations or reactions, others could signal fungal infections or condit...