Priapism (painful erection)-Serious cause of permanent impotance

Priapism is a painful medical condition in which the erect penis does not return to the its falccid state,despite of both physical and psycological stimulation,within four hours.

Is a continuous painful erection without sexual excitation.In this case the blood vassel dilatate,increasing the blood flow into the penis giving a continuosly painful erection,this can lead to ischemia and permanent impotence and as complication the ischemia can result in gangrene,for which could necessitate penis removal.

Priapism is considered a medical emergency and an early treatment is necessary for a functional recovery.

Priapism can be also caused by reactions to medications like intra-venous injection for dysfunctional erection,antidepressants,anticoagulants,alcohol and cocaine.
Priapism is associated with leukemia and neurological disease.

The Treatment should be started as early as possible whitin the first 24 hours.
The treatment most be given by a qualified medical practitioner,and consists in:
-intracorporial injection of adrenaline or ephedrine
-evacuation of the penile blood.