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The head of my penis is not nearly as sensitive as it used

 
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The head of my penis is not nearly as sensitive as it used to be. What can i do to make it more sensitive?

 

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Person's Age: 65

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Submitted: 357 days and 4 hours ago.
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Expert:  DrThomasMd replied357 days and 4 hours ago.

Hello
Unfortunately this can occur with age
What is your height and weight?

Customer replied357 days and 4 hours ago.

230 lbs & 6'

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Expert:  DrThomasMd replied357 days and 4 hours ago.

OK
You need to see a urologist to make sure that the circulation in the penis is OK. Ultrasound can show this.
You need to be checked for diabetes at this point as well.

Sometimes compression of the pudendal nerve can cause this...

Sometimes disc disease in the back.

The only treatment is to identify an underlying cause and correct it as possible.

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