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priapism - prolonged erection of penis
Definition for priapism
Priapism (Greek πριαπισμός, erection) is a painful and potentially harmful medical condition in which the erect penis does not return to its flaccid state (despite the absence of both physical and psychological stimulation) within about four hours.
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Color flow penile Doppler
priapism and Color flow penile Doppler
Hemoglobin electrophoresis
priapism and Hemoglobin electrophoresis
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Spine
priapism and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Spine
Serum toxicologic screening
priapism and Serum toxicologic screening
Activated partial thromboplastin time
priapism and Activated partial thromboplastin time
Arterial Blood Gas of corpus cavernous of penis
blood gas of penile tissue
priapism and Arterial Blood Gas of corpus cavernous of penis
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priapism and Blood, Platelet Count
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priapism and Complete Blood Count
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priapism and Prothrombin Time (PT)
sickle cell prep
priapism and sickle cell prep
24-hour urine for Bence Jones protein and creatinine
priapism and 24-hour urine for Bence Jones protein and creatinine
selective penile angiography
priapism and selective penile angiography
thick and thin smears
priapism and thick and thin smears
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Examination of urine to detect disease
priapism and Urinalysis
Color Doppler
priapism and Color Doppler
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Compression therapy
priapism and Compression therapy
injection of corpus cavernosum
priapism and injection of corpus cavernosum
aspiration of corpus cavernosum
priapism and aspiration of corpus cavernosum
Arterial embolization
obstruction of artery by artificial means
priapism and Arterial embolization
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priapism and surgical draining penile corpora
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pseudoephedrine
priapism and pseudoephedrine
terbutaline
priapism and terbutaline
intracavernous injection phenylephrine
priapism and intracavernous injection phenylephrine
intracavernous injection epinephrine
priapism and intracavernous injection epinephrine
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priapism and intracavernous injection methylene blue
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Priapism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Priapism has also been linked to achalasia. ... Balanoposthitis/Balanitis · Phimosis · Priapism · Sexual dysfunction (Erectile ...
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Priapism - NextBio
Hemolysis-associated priapism in sickle cell disease. ... High-flow priapism: superselective cavernous artery embolization with microcoils. ...
http://www.nextbio.com/b/home/home.nb?q=priapism
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Penis pain
Priapism is a medical emergency, so seek care immediately if you have a painful, ... For penis pain caused by priapism that is being treated, ask your health care ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003166.htm
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Penis Disorders (Male Reproductive Problems): Causes, Symptoms ...
Penis disorders (male reproductive problems) include priapism, Peyronie's disease, balanitis, phimosis, paraphimosis, and penile cancer. Read on for causes, ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/penis_disorders/article.htm
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Penis pain
... that does not go away (priapism) Genital herpes. Infected prosthesis of the ... Priapism -- the erection needs to diminish, a urinary catheter is inserted to ...
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Mayo Clinic medical information and tools for healthy living ...
Mayo Clinic offers award-winning medical and health information and tools for healthy living. ... Low-flow priapism (See: Priapism) Lower abdominal pain. Lung cancer ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/DiseaseListPage/DiseaseListPage/LETTER=L
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Sickle Cell Disease: Anemia: Merck Manual Home Edition
priapism. spherocytosis. thalassemia ... may develop persistent, often painful erections (priapism). Episodes of priapism may permanently damage the penis so ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec14/ch172/ch172g.html
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Sickle cell anemia
Painful erection (priapism; this occurs in 10 - 40% of men with the disease) ... Irrigation or surgery for priapism (persistent, painful erections) ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Sickle-cell-anemia.htm
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Penis Disorders (Male Reproductive Problems): Causes, Symptoms ...
Learn how to achieve a healthy sexual relationship with your partner, including how to protect yourself from STDs, ... include priapism, Peyronie's disease, ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/penis_disorders/index.htm
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Swelling of the Testes: Penile and Testicular Disorders: Merck Manual ...
... Hernia· Injuries· Peyronie's Disease· Priapism·Swelling of the Testes ... priapism. spermatocele. urethra. varicocele. The testes can swell for many reasons. ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec21/ch238/ch238n.html
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Priapism - Yahoo! Health
Priapism ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of this disorder of the penis. ... Priapism is an uncommon condition that needs ...
http://health.yahoo.com/sexualhealth-overview/priapism/mayoc...
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Priapism and Erectile Dysfunction
Priapism is a persistent and usually painful long-lasting erection. ... Drugs that may cause priapism include Desyrel, used to treat depression, or ...
http://www.webmd.com/erectile-dysfunction/erectile-dysfunction-priapism
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Sickle cell anemia: Complications - MayoClinic.com
Sickle cell anemia ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, ... Over time, priapism can damage the penis and lead to impotence in men with sickle cell anemia. ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sickle-cell-anemia/DS00324/...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sex and Relationships on Medicinenet.com
Read about the frequently asked questions about sex and relationshiops. ... The condition itself is known as "priapism" and it's defined, in clinical terms, ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/sexual_health_overview/page4.htm
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Penis pain
Penis pain is any pain or discomfort in the . Priapism, which can cause serious pain, is a persistent, painful erection which does not resolve.
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/003166trt.htm
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MedlinePlus: Penis Disorders
Priapism - a painful erection that ... Priapism(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) ... Article: Against: No surgery for stuttering priapism. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/penisdisorders.html
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Male Genital Problems and Injuries - Yahoo! Health
A genital injury often causes severe pain that usually goes ... Painful erection (priapism) for longer than 4 hours. Amputation of penis. Check Your Symptoms ...
http://health.yahoo.com/men-overview/male-genital-problems-a...
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Impotence/Erectile Dysfunction
Currently, virtually any man who wishes to have erectile function can obtain it, regardless of the ... Possible painful permanent erection (priapism) ...
http://www.webmd.com/erectile-dysfunction/erectile-dysfunction-treatment?page=2
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Sickle-Cell Disease
... may experience prolonged, often painful erections, a condition called priapism. ... Priapism. ... implants may help maintain potency without causing priapism. ...
http://adam.about.com/reports/000058_5.htm
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Priapism - MayoClinic.com
Priapism ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this disorder of the penis. ... Priapism is an uncommon condition that needs immediate ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/priapism/DS00873
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Urethral Stricture: Penile and Testicular Disorders: Merck Manual Home ...
... Hernia· Injuries· Peyronie's Disease· Priapism· Swelling of the Testes ... priapism. urethra. varicocele. A urethral stricture is scarring that narrows the ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec21/ch238/ch238c.html
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Talk:Priapism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Priapism received a peer review by Wikipedia editors, which is now archived. ... 5 Female Priapism? 6 Permanent erections among the Khoi-San--relevant here? ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Priapism
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Erectile Dysfunction (ED) / Impotence information by the doctors of ...
Read about erectile dysfunction (ED) / impotence includes ... Priapism untreated can cause injury to the penis tissue and lead to permanent loss of potency. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=395&page=6
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Sexual Health for Men
Confused about all of the erectile dysfunction meds being pitched to improve your love life? ... This condition is known as priapism, and it is no joking matter. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=53776
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Priapism: Causes - MayoClinic.com
Priapism ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this disorder of the penis. ... Priapism occurs when some part of this system ? the ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/priapism/DS00873/DSECTION=causes
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Growths on the Penis: Penile and Testicular Disorders: Merck Manual ...
... Hernia· Injuries· Peyronie's Disease· Priapism· Swelling of the Testes ... priapism. squamous. urethra. varicocele. Growths on the penis are sometimes ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec21/ch238/ch238d.html
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WebMD Erectile Dysfunction Glossary
Erectile dysfunction affects an estimated 18 million men in the U.S. alone. ... priapism. prostate. prosthesis. retrograde ejaculation. rheumatologist. scrotum. semen ...
http://www.webmd.com/erectile-dysfunction/glossary
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Discovery Health :: Erection
An erection occurs when the soft spongy tissue in the shaft of a man's ... In cases of priapism, the increased blood flow that causes an erection is unable ...
http://health.discovery.com/centers/sex/sexpedia/erection_02.html
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Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Index results for: priapism. Priapism ? A feature on how to avoid and what to do ... View article topics by first letter. A ? B ? C ? D ? E ? F ? G ? H ? I ...
http://healthletter.mayoclinic.com/topic/topicresults.cfm/t/priapism/
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Priapism: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com
Priapism ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this disorder of the penis. ... Nonischemic priapism ... Stuttering priapism ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/priapism/DS00873/DSECTION=symptoms
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Priapism: Penile and Testicular Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition
Any drug that appears to cause the priapism is discontinued immediately. ... Prolonged priapism usually impairs erectile function permanently. ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec21/ch238/ch238e.html
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Sickle cell disease
Males of any age may experience prolonged, often painful erections, a condition called priapism. ... may help maintain potency without causing priapism. ...
http://adam.about.com/reports/Sickle-cell-disease.htm
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Common Questions About Sexual Problems
WebMD answers some of the most common questions asked about sexual problems in ... When priapism occurs, blood that is sent to fill the penis becomes trapped, ...
http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/frequently-asked-ques...
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Wikipedia:Peer review/Priapism/archive1 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wikipedia:Peer review/Priapism/archive1. From Wikipedia, the free ... Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Peer_review/Priapism/archive1" ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Peer_review/Priapism/archive1
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Sickle Cell Disease - When To Call a Doctor - Yahoo! Health
Callor other emergency services immediately if you have sickle cell ... Persistent erection of the penis (priapism) that lasts more than 2 to 3 hours or ...
http://health.yahoo.com/blood-treatment/sickle-cell-disease-...
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Sickle cell anemia
Illustrated article gives definition, causes, treatment, and risk factors. ... Painful erection (priapism; this occurs in 10 - 40% of men with the disease) ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000527.htm
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Injuries: Penile and Testicular Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition
... Hernia·Injuries· Peyronie's Disease· Priapism· Swelling of the Testes ... priapism. urethra. varicocele. Several types of injuries can affect the penis. ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec21/ch238/ch238g.html
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Sexual Health: Glossary
Relevant sexual health terms are explained in this handy ... Priapism: A persistent, often painful erection that can last from several hours to a few days. ...
http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/sexual-health-glossary?page=9
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Priapism: Complications - MayoClinic.com
Priapism ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this disorder of the penis. ... Ischemic priapism can cause serious complications. ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/priapism/DS00873/DSECTION=complications
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Injected medications for erection problems - Yahoo! Health
Some doctors have these three medications mixed together by a pharmacist. ... Injections occasionally can result in a painful, prolonged erection (priapism) ...
http://health.yahoo.com/men-sexual/injected-medications-for-...
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Priapism: Preparing for your appointment - MayoClinic.com
Priapism ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this disorder of the penis. ... For priapism, some basic questions to ask your doctor include: ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/priapism/DS00873/DSECTION=p...
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Priapism: Penile and Testicular Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition
Priapism probably results from abnormalities of the blood vessels and nerves ... In most cases, priapism is caused by drugs taken by mouth or injected into the ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec21/ch238/ch238e.html
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Alprostadil to Treat ED
WebMD explains how Alprostadil is used to treat erectile dysfunction. ... WebMD Home Sexual Health Center Erectile ... If you have a history of priapism. ...
http://www.webmd.com/erectile-dysfunction/alprostadil-treat-ed
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Email Article
Use this form to send a copy of the article below to yourself or ... Priapism. Priapism ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of this ...
http://mayoclinic.com/popupnowrap.cfm?objectID=52A19C8A-E7FF...
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Disorders of the Penis
The priapism erection is not associated with sexual activity and is not relieved ... Treatment for priapism is important, because a prolonged erection can scar the ...
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/penile_disorders/hic...
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Vacuum Constriction Devices
WebMD explains how a vacuum constriction device can be used to treat erectile ... them to a condition called priapism (a prolonged, sometime painful erection ...
http://www.webmd.com/erectile-dysfunction/guide/vacuum-constriction-devices
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Sexual Health & STDs: Overview from MayoClinic.com - Yahoo! Health
Find information on sexual health and STDs. Covers gender differences, homosexuality, sexual dysfunction, sex drive, ... Priapism ? Comprehensive overview ...
http://health.yahoo.com/sexualhealth-overview?pd=mayoclinic&ctype=article
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Papaverine (Injection Route) - MayoClinic.com
Mayo Clinic offers award-winning medical and health information and tools for ... Priapism ... This condition is called priapism, and it can be very ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR601067
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Sexual Health Glossary Page
It's easy to become confused by the many words and terms used ... priapism. progesterone. prostate. prostate specific antigen(PSA) rape. retrograde ejaculation ...
http://www.webmd.com/sex/glossary
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Introduction: Spinal Trauma: Merck Manual Professional
Priapism may occur in the acute ... Priapism, reduced rectal tone, and changes in caudal reflexes may occur with ... Priapism indicates spinal cord damage. ...
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