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Are there any devices available to straighten bent or hourglass-shaped penis?
Query: Hello doctor,I was diagnosed with Peyronie's disease. My penis is hourglass-shaped with a slight bend. I was suggested to take vitamin D and a pamphlet to purchase the "SomaTherapy-ED vacuum erection devise." After doing my online research, I found that the device is used only for erection. My quest... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hourglass deformity from Peyronie’s disease needs a step-by-step management from a proper center of treatment. It needs treatment starting from collagenase injections to vacuum devices to shockwave therapy and finally surgery. Your deformity is not much, and injections ... Read Full »
Should I wait for numbness of my penis due to improper use of a vacuum pump to heal on its own?
Query: Hi doctor, I used a vacuum pump before five months without knowing how it worked. The pump started very fast, and I had an erection after one to two seconds and could not turn it off. I panicked and ripped the pump off. It was scary but not so painful. After this, my wife and I had sexual intercours... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. This numbness can be nerve injury or damage. It can heal, taking variable time even up to a year. I suggest taking tablet vitamin B-complex, one tablet three times daily for three months. Consult your specialist doc... Read Full »
I suffer from erectile dysfunction. How to treat it?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been having erectile dysfunction problem. My age is 50. I am currently taking regular high blood pressure medicine. Also, I had angioplasty last year. What are the possible treatment options available for erectile dysfunction? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The following treatment options are available for erectile dysfunction. Use vacuum pump. Penile oil. Penile platelet-rich plasma injection. Low-energy shock wave therapy. Acupuncture therapy. Hydrotherapy. Penile massage therapy. Venous ligation surgery. Tablets.... Read Full »
What is a jelqing exercise, and why is it done?
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18-year-old male, and I have a small penis about 7 cm without an erection, but erected is like 17 cm. When erected, my foreskin will not go back enough, so my whole head is exposed, and I heard that this is called phimosis. I need your help. I am scared to tell my family because ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Many researchers say that the average length of a flaccid penis is 3.61 inches, while the average size of an erect penis is 5.16 inches. Few studies recommend flaccid penis length of fewer than 1.6 inches or an erect penis of fewer than 3 inches to be considered for tr... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My penis is small in both length and girth. It not even measures 4 inches. I just need to know is there anything I can do to make it normal. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. You have not mentioned whether your 4 inches size is on erection or in flaccid state. There is no medically proven treatment to increase penis size. It cannot be increased unless you have hormonal problems. Size of penis varies fro... Read Full »