Rigid Member Dangers – The Real Health Risks of Priapism
What
man hasn’t, on occasion, wished for a never-ending woody that can last for
hours upon hours? Well, as
the old adage goes, be careful
what you wish for. This
dream condition, known as priapism, does in fact become a reality for some men,
but for those who have experienced priapism, it often turns out to be more of a
nightmare than a dream come true. Learn
more about this painful and potentially dangerous condition, what to do if it
happens, and how to keep the male organ healthy.
Pria-what
now?
Priapism
is the medical name for a condition in which a man has a boner that has been
persistent and will not go away for 4 to 6 hours or more – in the absence of
any type of stimulation. Meaning,
a guy is just chillin’ on his couch -- not doing anything – with a woody that
won’t quit. Not as fun or
pleasant as it may sound, priapism causes painful swelling and can permanently
damage the tissue of the male organ if not treated quickly; thus, a trip to the
ER is usually needed to return the male organ to a soft state. The condition all but stops proper
circulation to the male organ; after several hours, this can damage the tiny
blood vessels and capillaries that supply the male organ with oxygen and
nutrients. Because the damage can be irreversible, the man who does not
seek medical help can suffer numerous serious health problems:
1.
Permanent loss of function;
2.
Impotence;
3.
Gangrene – a condition which is fortunately very rare, but could ultimately
lead to a penectomy, or complete surgical removal of the male organ.
What
causes priapism?
There
are two types of priapism that are caused by different situations. Low-flow priapism simply occurs when
blood enters the male organ and becomes trapped in the male organ and cannot
flow back out. There is no
known cause for this condition, and it can happen in an otherwise healthy man;
however, it is more likely to occur in men who have sickle-cell anemia. The other type of priapism, known as
high-flow priapism, is much more rare and is caused by a ruptured artery
somewhere in a guy’s undercarriage. It
may have ruptured in the male organ itself, or in the perineum; this obstruction
causes the blood to stay in the male organ, rather than returning to
circulation.
There
are a few other conditions that have been linked to priapism, though again,
there is no one clear cause. These may include certain cancers, medications –
including some that treat male dysfunction, pelvic injury, spinal cord trauma,
a venomous bite from a black widow spider, carbon monoxide poisoning and use of
some illicit substances.
How
is it treated?
That
depends on what the doctor determines the cause is, which is why a man should
not attempt to self-diagnose and treat this rare condition on his own. A doctor may recommend ice packs to
reduce swelling, removal of blood from the male organ via a needle, a shunt, an
injection of medication into the male organ, or even surgery – in the case of a
ruptured artery.
Keeping
the male organ healthy
While
there is no clear-cut reason as to why a man may become inflicted with this
painful problem, and therefore no specific prevention, there are things he can
do to keep his male organ healthy overall and hopefully minimize his chances of
encountering the issue. Exercising
regularly will keep the circulation flowing to the entire body, therefore
keeping those teeny blood vessels healthy and functioning properly. Having regular physicals with a doctor
to get the undercarriage checked out may also help spot areas of concern before
they become a big problem. Finally,
stepping up the daily male organ hygiene routine will help keep the manhood
strong and healthy. Simply
applying a male organ health cream (health professionals recommend Man
1 Man Oil) directly to the
male organ after a shower will deliver important nutrients directly to the male
organ where it is needed most. A
vitamin-packed cream can help improve circulation and erectile functioning
while enhancing sensitivity to the entire manhood.
Visit http://www.man1health.com
for additional information on most common male organ health issues, tips on
improving male organ 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 online web sites.