Understanding Priapism: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

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Priapism

by Alike Medical Team ∙ Updated on June 13, 2023

Additional names

This group contains additional names: - Priapism

General

Priapism is a prolonged erection of the penis. There is a full or partial erection that continues hours after sexual stimulation or does not occur because of it. The main types of priapism are ischemic and non-ischemic. Ischemic priapism is a medical emergency.

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Signs & symptoms

A long-lasting erection that is not related to sexual stimulation or interest Rigid penile shaft, but the tip of penis is soft Pain in the penis that worsens with time

Diagnosis

Diagnostic tests might be needed to determine what type of priapism you have. Additional tests might identify the cause of priapism. You may receive treatment in an emergency room before all test results are available. Penile blood gas measurement

Treatment

Aspiration decompression. Medications. A medication, such as phenylephrine, might be injected into your penis. Blood vessels in the penis are constricted by this drug. Surgery or other procedures. An additional procedure to drain blood from the penis or surgery to reroute blood flow may be used if other treatments aren't effective.

Note

☝ We provide information on prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diagnosis, procedures and lab tests. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

National Institutes of Health ∙ World Health Organization ∙ MedlinePluse ∙ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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