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What Causes Increase In Penile Curvature To The Left?

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Posted on Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Question: I've realized that over time my penile curvature to the left has increased. I used to consider it on having an upward curve, and considering it straight. The photos I enclosed are a medium strength erection in which it curves just under 10 degrees to the left. When I have a completely full erection it's a little over 15 degrees to the left. In the photo that hits it straight on, you can see now I have a combination of both curvature, up and to the left. It is like a corkscrew. I am very unhappy with this, as it seems to be getting worse the older I get. I am fine with the upwards curve, I do not appreciate the sideways curve at all. Again, when I have a full erection, it is a little worse than the photos I enclosed.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (4 hours later)
Brief Answer: You have mild Peyronie's Disease. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query,based on the facts and photographs that you have posted it appears that you have mild form of Peyronie's Disease. This disease is characterised by formation of scar tissue in Tunica Albuginea an sheath that covers erectile tissue.This is most likely to be due to unnoticed trauma to the penis or determined.genetically. Normally it gets resolved over a period of 2 years and no treatment is required .However if needs to get corrected by surgery if the curvature increases and creates problems in penetration of vagina during intercourse . Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get ultrasound scanning of the penis done to assess the extent of scar tissue. Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)
I notified my father of this, and he said he has a penis which curves downwards, and my brother does also. My little brother stated that it is straight though, the trauma to which you are referring to would be masterbation? I have never been kicked or punched or suffered any other trauma that I can account for. I have a lot of little bumps on the opposite side of the curvature, and it seems I have been getting more and more; they aren't warts or pimples or anything infectious I believe, would that be due to the peyronies?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (6 hours later)
Brief Answer: Consult Urologist to confirm Diagnosis. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for follow up. Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination to confirm whether the lumps are calcified plaques or sebaceous cysts. Since you have family history of Peyronies disease you have to take opinion of Urologist regarding need for any active intervention at this stage . Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (46 minutes later)
Thank you, I will do that. Are there any urologists that you recommend in the XXXXXXX area? I appreciate all the information you have given, you have helped me a lot, this has been quite worrisome for me.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: I do not know any one in US. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for follow up and compliments.You can post your review on this forum regarding our services. Since I am based in India I do not know any Urologist in your area in U.S. Thanks and Regards . Dr.Patil.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Increase In Penile Curvature To The Left?

Brief Answer: You have mild Peyronie's Disease. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query,based on the facts and photographs that you have posted it appears that you have mild form of Peyronie's Disease. This disease is characterised by formation of scar tissue in Tunica Albuginea an sheath that covers erectile tissue.This is most likely to be due to unnoticed trauma to the penis or determined.genetically. Normally it gets resolved over a period of 2 years and no treatment is required .However if needs to get corrected by surgery if the curvature increases and creates problems in penetration of vagina during intercourse . Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get ultrasound scanning of the penis done to assess the extent of scar tissue. Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.