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Urology (Expert Forum)
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Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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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.
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by hvc005, Feb 16, 2006 12:00AM
I have posted here before. I am a 22 year old male. I suspected that I had Peyronie's Disease and was just informed by a urologist that I have a mild case.
3 months ago I noticed my penis had curved to the left. Since then it has just stayed where it is. It stopped curving, but has not got better.
I can live with this curve that I have because I have no discomfort whatsoever, but my question is: Will this curve get worse at some point? My urologist said probably not, but I wanted a second opinion.
Thankyou for your kind assistance,
H.
3 months ago I noticed my penis had curved to the left. Since then it has just stayed where it is. It stopped curving, but has not got better.
I can live with this curve that I have because I have no discomfort whatsoever, but my question is: Will this curve get worse at some point? My urologist said probably not, but I wanted a second opinion.
Thankyou for your kind assistance,
H.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Feb 17, 2006 12:00AM
, Feb 17, 2006 12:00AM
Difficult to say without evaluation. It is possible that the symptoms may worsen.
Treatment options including injections of medication into the plaque, radiotherapy and surgery are all options if the symptoms worsen. Of note, some of the injections (like collagenase) as well as the radiotherapy are all in the investigational stages.
These options can be discussed with your urologist, or in conjunction with another opinion.
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.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
Treatment options including injections of medication into the plaque, radiotherapy and surgery are all options if the symptoms worsen. Of note, some of the injections (like collagenase) as well as the radiotherapy are all in the investigational stages.
These options can be discussed with your urologist, or in conjunction with another opinion.
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.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
