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Suggest Remedy For Difficulty In Getting Erection After Shunt Placement In Penis
when i was 12, i had a condition called priapism. during surgery a small shunt was placed in the penis to replace a vein or tissue or something. slowly my ability to get a full erection is getting harder.i was masturbating quite frequently and recently have slowed down tonnes. i can get anywhere from 70-75% any, all time. i hardly ever wake with morning wood. i am extremely stressed about this issue, and having a girlfriend makes this even more urgent. i am desperate for very helpful accurate advice
Thu, 18 Jun 2020
Hello,
In most of the occasions, the shunt surgery does not interfere with erection. However, as you had priapism, you should review your medical documents with doctor to know what was the underlying cause of priapism. If detected, such underlying cause must be treated. At the same time, please do NOT take any treatment for improving erection without doctor's advice, because in such cases the priapism can recur.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Sujoy Dasgupta
In most of the occasions, the shunt surgery does not interfere with erection. However, as you had priapism, you should review your medical documents with doctor to know what was the underlying cause of priapism. If detected, such underlying cause must be treated. At the same time, please do NOT take any treatment for improving erection without doctor's advice, because in such cases the priapism can recur.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Sujoy Dasgupta
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