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morning hardons
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Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.

morning hardons

by archieball, Dec 14, 2005 12:00AM
i am a 60 yearold male every morning i wake up my penis starts giting hard .This happins 2 to 5 times a night.its driving me nuts please help. thinks johnnie

by Kevin Pho, MD, Dec 15, 2005 12:00AM
Morning erections of varying duration can be considered normal.  If it persists for an extended period of time, a physician evaluation would be necessary.  



Tests to consider would be an ultrasound to evaluate the anatomy and penile blood flow as well as blood tests to evaluate the testosterone level.  



These options can be discussed with a urologist.



Followup with your personal physician is essential.



This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.



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