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Suggest Treatment For Curvature Of Penis
Question: my penis is starting to cruve upward when its hard , what should i do to fix the problem
Brief Answer:
peyronie's disease
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
This is called peyronie's disease.
The exact cause is not known. It has been proposed to be due to one or all of the following: vitamin E deficiency, genetics, use of certain medications, damage/trauma to the penis or blood vessels.
The curvature occurs due to the formation of fibrous (scar tissue) plaques.
The optimal treatment that can cause resolution has unfortunately not yet been determined.
Treatment involves : (1)observation and monitoring- if the curve is not severe and not causing pain or affecting sexual function then this is an option
Continued for as long as symptoms stable
Medications can also be used but it can take weeks to months for any changes
(2)vitamin E- used since 1940's with some improvement in some men
200mg to 300mg a day in general
(2)tamoxifen
(3)colchicine
Medications can also be injected in the penis
(1)xiaflex-approved by the FDA in 2013 for this condition
(2)verapamil- normally used for high blood pressure or heart disease, it has also been used to treat peyronie's as well
A urologist would be the person normally involved in assessment and treatment.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
peyronie's disease
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
This is called peyronie's disease.
The exact cause is not known. It has been proposed to be due to one or all of the following: vitamin E deficiency, genetics, use of certain medications, damage/trauma to the penis or blood vessels.
The curvature occurs due to the formation of fibrous (scar tissue) plaques.
The optimal treatment that can cause resolution has unfortunately not yet been determined.
Treatment involves : (1)observation and monitoring- if the curve is not severe and not causing pain or affecting sexual function then this is an option
Continued for as long as symptoms stable
Medications can also be used but it can take weeks to months for any changes
(2)vitamin E- used since 1940's with some improvement in some men
200mg to 300mg a day in general
(2)tamoxifen
(3)colchicine
Medications can also be injected in the penis
(1)xiaflex-approved by the FDA in 2013 for this condition
(2)verapamil- normally used for high blood pressure or heart disease, it has also been used to treat peyronie's as well
A urologist would be the person normally involved in assessment and treatment.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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