Personal Injury Lawyer, NY, NJ
Call us: (718) 554-3630 for a free consultation!



MediPrimer Main
Conditions
Specialty Areas
Urology
What is Priapism?
Causes of Priapism
›› Symptoms of Priapism
Priapism Diagnosis
Treatment for Priapism
Links
Medical Info
About


Main > Specialty Areas > Urology >
Priapism

Symptoms of Priapism

Priapism usually occurs spontaneously, often during sleeping. The penis becomes extremely erect. The urination is usually not constricted, since the blood fills only the cavernous tissue of the penis, and the urethra and the head are not affected.

After a few hours, the erection is usually accompanied by the painful sensations at the base of the shaft and in the perineum area. The erection is usually not accompanied by any sexual arousal or erotic excitement. Sex usually doesn't help, because it doesn't result in ejaculation, doesn't relieve the erection and only causes more pain.

Sometimes, Priapism is manifested as a series of short-term painful erections during sleep. At first, they happen quite rarely, once a week or so, but gradually increase in severity and frequency, become more painful and may occur a few times during the course of a single night. Unlike the longer-lasting "true" Priapism, the erection subsides with awakening and/or urination, bowel movement, some physical activity such as walking or upon taking sleeping medications or sedatives.

‹‹ Causes of Priapism Priapism Diagnosis ››

Latest News:
Future appendectomies may leave a nasty taste in your mouth

Last Updated:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Random Useful Tip:
Diabetes Containment
To contain diabetes, it pays to do the following:

  • Pay attention to your diet - avoid sugar as well as saturated fats in any form.
  • Regular exercise is an important treatment for both types of diabetes.
  • Weight loss can also help to reverse insulin resistance and lower blood glucose if a person is overweight.

  • Random Drug Info:
    Levothyroxine
    Levothyroxine is a pure synthetic form of T4 hormone that is made in a laboratory to be an exact replacement for the T4 that the human thyroid gland normally secretes. It comes in multiple strengths, which means that an appropriate dosage can almost always be found for each patient.



     
    Find the best prices on Meridia (Sibutramine), Phentermine, Viagra, Soma, Ambien, Sonata, ... Best deals for Carisoprodol 350 mg, Soma, Flexeril, Zanaflex, Skelaxin, ... Drug Info
    Internet resources, articles and links
    Compare prices of Risperdal online and other anti depressant, pain and muscle relaxant meds eg Effexor, Zoloft, Zyprexa, ... Cheap Cigarettes

    © 2005 SpekGY, Inc.