Penis Disorders
Some penile disorders affect the function of your penis. Priapism is a prolonged erection that can be caused by reaction to medications or drugs and alcohol. Peyronies disease is the development of a lump or hardened growth on the penis that leads to scar tissue and can eventually cause a permanent deformity to your penis.
Other disorders cause inflammation to the penis due to infection. Balanitis is the swelling and irritation of the head of your penis. Phimosis and paraphimosis are caused by inflammation of the foreskin, resulting in the skin not retracting over the penis shaft or not extending over the head of the penis.
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- Q What is priapism or a persistent erection?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyPriapism is a persistent erection that can occur with the use of drugs for erectile dysfunction (ED), including Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra. While producing an erection is the purpose of these ED medications, a prolonged erection is not a good... Full Answer
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- Q How is priapism treated?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyPriapism, or a prolonged erection, can be dangerous if it lasts more than four hours. Up until about four hours, the first medical approach may be watchful waiting, to see if the erection subsides on its own. If it doesn't, doctors may give an... Full Answer
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- Q What will an arteriogram of my pelvic and penile vessels show my urologist?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyA pelvic arteriogram is a medical test that may be performed when there is a serious trauma to the pelvis, which often results in erectile dysfunction (ED). A surgeon may order this test to determine whether surgery is needed, and exactly what... Full Answer
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- Q How is balanitis xerotica obliterans related to phimosis?
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Balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO) is a skin condition that is a common cause of phimosis. BXO's distinguishing feature is distinct white, hardened patches that form in the foreskin. The condition causes the foreskin to tighten to the point that it can... Full Answer
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- Q What are the symptoms of penis disorders?
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The symptoms of penis disorders may vary depending on the specific condition and its cause. In some cases, penis disorders may cause a man to be unable to get or keep an erection, and in other cases, they may cause painful erections that won't go away.... Full Answer
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- Q Are penis disorders serious?
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Penis disorders may be serious, depending the specific disorder. In most cases penis disorders are pretty treatable, especially if they're diagnosed early. If left untreated, though, some penis disorders may become more serious. They may affect a man's... Full Answer
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- Q What causes penis disorders?
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There are a variety of things that may cause penis disorders. Sometimes, genetic mutations may cause disorders like Peyronie's disease and phimosis. Other illnesses or medical conditions, such as diabetes and nerve problems, may also lead to problems... Full Answer
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- Q Are penis disorders painful?
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Some penis disorders may be painful, depending on the specific disorder and its causes and symptoms. Many disorders that affect the skin of the penis may be painful due to swelling or inflammation. This is especially true of disorders like phimosis and... Full Answer
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- Q Are penis disorders genetic?
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Certain penis disorders may be caused by genetic factors, but that isn't the case for all conditions that affect the penis. In fact, most penis disorders are caused by things like infection, injury, blood flow, and other issues that aren't inherited.... Full Answer
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- Q What are penis disorders?
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There are many different disorders that may affect the penis. Depending on the specific problem, penis disorders may lead to problems with a man's fertility and sexual function, or they may simply affect the skin of the penis. Some examples of penis... Full Answer
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