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Priapism
A painful condition in which an erection lasts more than four hours.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common | ||||
Senior 60+ |
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Is there a cure for priapism?
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How common is it for somebody to get priapism?
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I have a severe case of priapism, how should i fix this?
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How can someone know they have a priapism in their sleep?
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What can a person do for priapism without going to a doctor?
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Do people with priapism have a lot of pain?
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A 32-year old male asked:
I suffered from priapism in 2001 and since lost my errection. A shunt was put in my organ. Please help me.
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A 26-year old male asked:
If a shunt is implanted for priapism,can you still get an errection?
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Recently had problems getting erection. Dr gave me a few Viagra (sildenafil). Afraid to take because of risk of priapism. Thoughts?
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Can Hydroxyurea prevent Priapism?
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If you take Viagra (sildenafil) prior to sleep would nocturnal erections induce priapism?
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A 50-year old male asked:
i have suffered a priapism tow months ago , i do have partial erection at night is it possible that i recover without installing prosthesis implant?
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A 53-year old male asked:
Nocturnal erections (on waking with full bladder) more uncomfortable and prolonged since prescribed Doxazosin. Any risk of priapism here?
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Was with my gf.had a prolonged erection without ejaculation yesterday,today i masturbated,saw blood in whole semen,im scared,serious?i hav prostatitis
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