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What Causes Painful And Prolonged Erections?

I am experiencing painful, and prolonged erections (multiple hours) with it being cold to the touch. In conjunction with this, it has been difficult to have bowel movements, but once said movement is complete, the erection goes away. What could be causing this, and should I seek medical attention when this occures?
Wed, 20 Dec 2017
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Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. An erection can become painful if the penis remains erect for long without becoming flaccid (priaprism) or if the blood supply is not adequate (ischemia).

Your condition requires medical intervention and you need to see a doctor. Second, painful erections can be caused by phimosis and preputial adhesions so if there is anything strange about his penis or testicles such as color or morphology you need to seek for help. The treatment of priapismis to remove blood from the corporeal bodies. Sometimes medication in the form of an injection can be used to achieve this.
Stay Healthy. Hope this helps and provides answers to your question. I wish you good health
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What Causes Painful And Prolonged Erections?

Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. An erection can become painful if the penis remains erect for long without becoming flaccid (priaprism) or if the blood supply is not adequate (ischemia). Your condition requires medical intervention and you need to see a doctor. Second, painful erections can be caused by phimosis and preputial adhesions so if there is anything strange about his penis or testicles such as color or morphology you need to seek for help. The treatment of priapismis to remove blood from the corporeal bodies. Sometimes medication in the form of an injection can be used to achieve this. Stay Healthy. Hope this helps and provides answers to your question. I wish you good health