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Urology (Expert Forum)
priapism, scared of damage to the soft tissue in penis
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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priapism, scared of damage to the soft tissue in penis
by maxcheang, Oct 24, 2006 12:00AM
Hi Doctor
I went to a urologist to perform a duplex ultrasound test and the doctor use a shot to induce an erection for me. the test come out fine, no impair blood flow or sign of drainage too fast...however, I noticed that my glan was soft during the erection (the shaft was hard). But what worried me is that, the erection started at around 6:00pm that day and started to go away around 10:30pm that night (my penis was still half erected). I call the urologist and he said that erection last less than 6 hours should be ok. I still feeling afraid that I may have damaged some soft tissue im my penis because I heard from other source that erection last more than 4 hours would cause some permanent damage. please may I have your opinion on this because I am really scared. thanks
I went to a urologist to perform a duplex ultrasound test and the doctor use a shot to induce an erection for me. the test come out fine, no impair blood flow or sign of drainage too fast...however, I noticed that my glan was soft during the erection (the shaft was hard). But what worried me is that, the erection started at around 6:00pm that day and started to go away around 10:30pm that night (my penis was still half erected). I call the urologist and he said that erection last less than 6 hours should be ok. I still feeling afraid that I may have damaged some soft tissue im my penis because I heard from other source that erection last more than 4 hours would cause some permanent damage. please may I have your opinion on this because I am really scared. thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Oct 24, 2006 12:00AM
, Oct 24, 2006 12:00AM
Difficult to say without evaluation. It is true that an extended erection can be signs of other disease (i.e. sickle cell anemia). If there is concern about anatomical damage to the penis, a repeat ultrasound, CT or MRI of the area can be considered.
Scar tissue from the injection can also be considered. I would discuss your concerns and questions to your urologist, or consider another urological 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_
Scar tissue from the injection can also be considered. I would discuss your concerns and questions to your urologist, or consider another urological 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_
