A 30-year-old male presents with penile tenderness and discharge. Physical examination reveals that his foreskin cannot be retracted back over the glans penis. He is suffering from:

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The inability to retract the foreskin over the glans penis is known as phimosis. This can cause penile tenderness and, if there is an infection, discharge. Paraphimosis is the constriction of the foreskin behind the glans penis, which can become a medical emergency if not treated promptly. Pre-phimosis is not a recognized medical term. Priapism is a persistent and painful erection that is not related to sexual stimulation and is also a medical emergency.

A 30-Year-Old Male Presents with Penile Tenderness and Discharge