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Painful erections is a symptom that can be due a number of medical conditions, that can involve external or internal abnormalities. It is known as priapism if the painful erection lasts for more than four hours and is caused by blood flow problems.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

14 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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Pelvis

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Genital herpes
Condition
Erectile dysfunction
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Prostatitis
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Priapism
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Hypospadias
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