Because of all the joys that are
associated with a firm male organ, many a man has found himself wishing he
could stay in that state permanently. (Indeed, during adolescence it sometimes
seems that this actually IS the case.) But in fact, a prolonged tumescence can
be a serious condition. Exercising adequate male
organ care can't prevent
prolonged tumescence, but knowing about this condition and what to do if it
does occur are important to ensure the health of a man's favorite body
part.
Acute
tumescence vs. a strong firm organ
So what's the difference
between prolonged tumescence and having a firm male organ for a marathon
sensual session? Basically, even among men who engage in sensual activity for
hours on end, the firmness of the tumescence varies; indeed, most likely a man
will go relatively "soft" for some periods even when he continues to
engage sensually for an extended period of time.
With prolonged tumescence,
however, the manhood remains firmly tumescent for four hours or more without
ever "deflating"– and often this occurs not when a man is sensually
active but is simply in a "neutral" state.
That may sound like a
"so what?" kind of situation – after all, guys are used to getting
firm manhoods that may cause some discomfort but are not really a pain. With
prolonged tumescence, however, there can be genuine pain associated with it.
Many men who have experienced it say that the pain can become intense and
nearly unbearable – and it's not a pain that can be relieved by simply
self-pleasuring, as the organ continues to remain firm.
Damage
Of even more concern than the
discomfort is the fact that episodes of prolonged tumescence can cause
substantial damage. Male organ tissue, blood vessels and circulation can all be
dangerously impacted. In some cases, if left untreated, it can lead to chronic
or permanent firmness dysfunction or even to gangrenous infection.
Cause
and treatment
Prolonged tumescence occurs
when blood flows into the member and cannot escape. There are several
situations which can cause this to occur, including blockage due to sickling
(in a man with sickle cell anemia), a ruptured male organ artery, manhood
injury, medication side effects (often associated with medicines intended to
treat firmness issues) and trauma to the spinal cord.
Treatment varies depending on
the underlying cause, but it should always be handled by a doctor. Sometimes
nothing more is needed than careful application of ice packs; in other cases,
the doctor may suggest removal of excess blood via a needle, application of a medicine
which can help to alleviate the cause of the blockage or other means. In some
cases, surgery may be required.
Prolonged tumescence is
considered a fairly rare disorder; a 2001 study from the Netherlands found an
incidence rate of 5 cases in the 145,000 men in the study. It is more likely to
occur in men between the ages of 20 and 50; in men with sickle cell disease, it
is most likely to occur between ages 19 and 21. However, it can occur in men of
any age.
Although many men may feel
embarrassed about receiving treatment for what they think of as merely an
aggressively firm male organ, it's important to receive professional treatment
for prolonged tumescence. It's also important to maintain overall male organ
health so that the organ is in its best possible condition. Using a first-class male organ health crème (health professionals
recommend Man1 Man Oil) can
help maintain that manhood fitness. Look for a crème that includes L-arginine,
an enzyme which aids nitric oxide production and thereby helps open blood
vessels. Also key: a crème with alpha lipoic acid, a potent antioxidant which
helps offset harmful oxidative processes that early on age member cells.
Visit
http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on
most common manhood health issues, tips on improving member sensitivity and
what to do to maintain a healthy male organ. John Dugan is a professional writer
who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to
numerous websites.