Dr. Ankush Jairath
Urology
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Hi doctor,
About two years ago, I injured my penis using a penis vacuum device. I was using it only for my second time, and it seemed like I overdid it. Also, something to note is that I have sickle cell trait. For the two weeks after the injury, I could not get erections, but then after that, I was able to start getting erections with heavy stimulation and then eventually normally but with a significant loss of erectile hardness, and it quickly goes away with the loss of physical stimulation. Also, there is a mild ache pain in the left mid area of my penis during the flaccid state ever since the injury. Two years later, I have not seen much improvement in my erections and the pain still persists. For now, I am trying abstinence to see if this improves my case. Any advice on what this issue might be will be greatly appreciated.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
You have two issues. First is sickle cell, while small arteries like the penile artery can get blocked due to the disease process itself (as in your case). Secondly, as you told during the use of a vacuum device, trauma can greatly potentiate blockage in the already compromised flow. I will suggest you get a penile doppler after papaverine stimulation to get the status of blood flow through arteries.
Thanks.
Regards.
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