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Urology (Expert Forum)
prolonged erection while sleeping
Answered by
Stephen Liroff, MD - Urology, Pediatric Urology, Peyronie’s disease
Vattikuti Urology Institute, Henry Ford Hospital
West Bloomfield - MI
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.
prolonged erection while sleeping
by leevai, Jun 12, 2008 04:16PM
Several nights a week I awaken to an erection which is not painful, but not due to any arousal by my wife or masturbation. The erection seems to last throughout the night at several levels. Also, I have maintained an erection for an unusual period of time during intercourse for the past year. For a while, that was fun, but I'm becoming concerned. There is no pain, but a general discomfort, particularly with the nighttime episodes.
Doctor's Answer
by Stephen Liroff, MD, Jun 18, 2008 10:37PM
, Jun 18, 2008 10:37PM
Awakening with an erection is certainly a normal occurrence. Men usually have several erections per night unrelated to sexual stimulation. However, if yours do not go away and you are having erections which are uncomfortable, then I think that you should see a urologist. Priapism, and erection that will not go away, can be caused by certain drugs (heparin, trazadone) and some blood condition (sickle cell in particular) and may not have a cause that can be identified. There is a problem called "stuttering priapism," which involves short bouts of priapism that can progress to full blown priapism. Aside from the discomfort, an erection that persists for too long can cause internal scarring that can effect future erections.
You need to have this checked out by a urologist.
S.A.Liroff, M.D.
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You need to have this checked out by a urologist.
S.A.Liroff, M.D.
This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. It
does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Henry Ford Hospital or the
Vattikuti Urologic Institute. Please consult your physician for diagnostic
and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition
