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).
An antineoplastic drug (hydroxyurea) may prevent future episodes of priapism for patients with sickle cell disease.
Priapism is nothing to do with the spinal cord. It's a medical condition affecting blood flow in a man's penis.
A physical examination is needed to diagnose priapism. Further testing, including nuclear scanning or Doppler ultrasound, will diagnose the underlying cause of the condition.
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.
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.
It may be possible to sue the VA for priapism if there was medical negligence or malpractice involved in the treatment provided. You would need to consult with a legal professional to assess the specifics of your case and determine the best course of action.
Prognosis Pro = prior or before Gnosis = knowledge
Yes people do it routinely
The prognosis of abulia depends on the prognosis of the underlying condition.
a prognosis is the result after treating the disease
Prognosis is the noun.
The prognosis for TGA patients is excellent