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If relieved within the first 12-24 hours, usually no residual damage. After that, permanent impotence may result, since the high pressure in the penis effects blood flow and leads to tissue death (infarction).
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How may priapism be prevented?
An antineoplastic drug (hydroxyurea) may prevent future episodes of priapism for patients with sickle cell disease.
Why does a spinal cord cause a priapism?
Priapism is nothing to do with the spinal cord. It's a medical condition affecting blood flow in a man's penis.
How is priapism diagnosed?
A physical examination is needed to diagnose priapism. Further testing, including nuclear scanning or Doppler ultrasound, will diagnose the underlying cause of the condition.
Who was the slave on Rome with big penis?
In mythology, the guy with the huge penis was a man named Priapus, and he is what a priapism is named after. A priapism is a condition where an erection won't go away.
What are the causes of priapism?
Priapism is caused by leukemia, sickle cell disease, spinal cord injury, a rare side effect of the anti-depressant trazodone (Desyrel) or an overdose of self-injected chemicals to treat impotence.
Can you sue the va for priapism?
Of course, if your case will stand up in court.
What is the prediction of a disease's outcome?
Prognosis Pro = prior or before Gnosis = knowledge
Is it safe to go to sleep with long term priapism?
Yes people do it routinely
What is the prognosis for abulia?
The prognosis of abulia depends on the prognosis of the underlying condition.
What is the prognosis?
a prognosis is the result after treating the disease
What is the noun form of prognosis?
Prognosis is the noun.
What is the prognosis for the patient?
The prognosis for TGA patients is excellent
