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What Are The Side Effects Of Using The Penis Traction Device?
Question: Hello,
I recently purchased a penis traction device to treat my peyronie's disease (acute phase). I have been using it for two days now. This afternoon I had been wearing it for about 90 minutes -- the recommended wear time is 2 hour intervals, with breaks in between -- before I noticed that the tip of my penis had gone cold and the color was completely drained. I looked at the instructions for the device and nothing about these side-effects were mentioned, but clearly the circulation had been completely cut off. Upon doing some research online I found out that there is a certain risk of tissue death when circulation is cut off for extended periods of time. I immediately removed the device -- which I no longer plan on using -- and frantically began attempting to restore circulation to the area. I took a hot bath and massaged my penis, and the head quickly regained its natural pink color. However, I did not regain full sensitivity to the area for a little while longer. It has now been over five hours, and there has been no notable inflammation or changes in skin color. There is a little soreness, but overall everything seems to be looking, feeling, and working fine down there. But I am concerned that maybe I've triggered some kind of destructive process and I just haven't seen the full effects yet. Could you tell me whether I should still be concerned at this point? What signs and symptoms should I look out for and is it possible that all is not in fact well down there?
Thank you.
I recently purchased a penis traction device to treat my peyronie's disease (acute phase). I have been using it for two days now. This afternoon I had been wearing it for about 90 minutes -- the recommended wear time is 2 hour intervals, with breaks in between -- before I noticed that the tip of my penis had gone cold and the color was completely drained. I looked at the instructions for the device and nothing about these side-effects were mentioned, but clearly the circulation had been completely cut off. Upon doing some research online I found out that there is a certain risk of tissue death when circulation is cut off for extended periods of time. I immediately removed the device -- which I no longer plan on using -- and frantically began attempting to restore circulation to the area. I took a hot bath and massaged my penis, and the head quickly regained its natural pink color. However, I did not regain full sensitivity to the area for a little while longer. It has now been over five hours, and there has been no notable inflammation or changes in skin color. There is a little soreness, but overall everything seems to be looking, feeling, and working fine down there. But I am concerned that maybe I've triggered some kind of destructive process and I just haven't seen the full effects yet. Could you tell me whether I should still be concerned at this point? What signs and symptoms should I look out for and is it possible that all is not in fact well down there?
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Require Penile angiography/doppler to assess the risk
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your query and concern.
You seem to have obstructed blood supply in the penile vasculature caused by wearing the device you mentioned.
It’s extremely important that you undergo a penile artery doppler/angiography to detect the extent of penile tissue damage/even latent damage.
You need to be still concerned at this point as the colour on the penile has not reached complete normalcy as well as there as there is some degree of pain.
Symptoms particularly sudden darkening of the penile head, sudden exacerbation of pain, and difficulty in urinating has to be looked for.
I advise you to visit your Urologist at the earliest for expert opinion regarding Penile angiography.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Require Penile angiography/doppler to assess the risk
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your query and concern.
You seem to have obstructed blood supply in the penile vasculature caused by wearing the device you mentioned.
It’s extremely important that you undergo a penile artery doppler/angiography to detect the extent of penile tissue damage/even latent damage.
You need to be still concerned at this point as the colour on the penile has not reached complete normalcy as well as there as there is some degree of pain.
Symptoms particularly sudden darkening of the penile head, sudden exacerbation of pain, and difficulty in urinating has to be looked for.
I advise you to visit your Urologist at the earliest for expert opinion regarding Penile angiography.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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