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erections lasting for hours painful

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kev1982
kev1982

Hi,

This is rather embarracing but i have been having painful erections that have been there upto 10 hours and harder than normal any suggestions/advice 

Thanks, 

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  • jonnojohn
    jonnojohn kev1982

    Posted

    Hi Kev

    It's called priapism.  I had it many years ago - with persistent hard-ons which lasted for ages and became painful.

    Go and see your GP because it can lead to more serious penile problems.

    Let me know how you get on.  I'm OK now.  Jonno

  • simonthethird
    simonthethird kev1982

    Posted

    Silly questions perhaps ...

    Is this related to sex?  [Well obviously ...] What I mean is have you tried masturbating and does it then go down?  Is your foreskin loose or does it get trapped behind head [that can be a medical emergency]

  • kev1982
    kev1982

    Posted

    No the erection doesnt go from masturbation or intercourse is very spontanious can happen at anytime.

  • jonnojohn
    jonnojohn kev1982

    Posted

    Told you, Kev it's Priapism.  Google it!  see your GP.  Amatuer advice will confuse, not help.  Jonno
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