Priaprism from Erectile Dysfunction Drugs

At the end of every erection medication advertisement comes an advisory than one should immediately see a doctor if the erection lasts for more than 4 hours. However, most men take it as a joke and would rather brag about their penis' prolonged ability to be erect than go see a doctor about it.

Sure, a prolonged erection may sound great for men who wish to extend their sexual performance, but a 4-hour erection is no joking matter. It may already be priaprism in the works.

Priaprism is a condition wherein the penis remains erect even without sexual stimulation or even after a man has already orgasmed. It is caused by improper drainage of blood from the penile chambers. Doctors explain that priaprism can be very painful.

Priaprism got its name from the Greek fertility god, Priapus, who had an eternally erect penis. Men initially deal with an extended erection with pride, however, once the pain sets in, they begin to feel shame that they don't want to go to a doctor or the emergency room for treatment.

Men should be aware, though, that if left untreated, priaprism can cause permanent disfigurement of the penis, as well as a possibility of forever suffering from erectile dysfunction. This is primarily due to the blood trapped in the penile chambers that becomes more and more toxic the longer it stays there.

Because of this potential side effect, erectile dysfunction drugs are required to include advisories in the medication package regarding the different side effects as well as what do to in case such side effects do manifest.

Isn't it funny how you could have started with a difficulty getting an erection and suddenly end up with a difficulty getting it to go down because of the medications you took to get it up in the first place? To avoid getting into such problems, consult a trusted physician before taking erectile dysfunction medications.