Male Organ Pain from Priapism and Antipsychotics
by John Dugan OwnerPriapism is one of the least understood male organ health issues,
at least among lay men – and among those who have never experienced this
potentially serious issue. Because priapism deals with a manhood which remains
tumescent for hours on end, most men have a tendency to downplay it and assume
that any guy would be lucky to be able to remain tumescent that long. In fact,
there can be significant male organ pain associated with it and it can have
some serious consequences.
There are several factors
which can bring priapism about. One of the more uncommon causes of priapism is
when it occurs as a side effect of certain antipsychotic medications.
The meds
Antipsychotics are tablets
which are used to manage and control psychosis, a situation in which the mind
is affected in such a way that it has difficulty distinguishing reality from
fantasy. A person may need antipsychotics when they have delusions or
hallucinations, especially on a regular or consistent basis. Often people
diagnosed with a bipolar disorder or with schizophrenia may require
antipsychotics, but they are also sometimes used to treat conditions ranging
from dementia and depression to obsessive-compulsive disorder and autism.
Treating many of these
conditions can be very challenging, and the use of antipsychotics must be
carefully monitored, not least because many have frequent side effects. As
mentioned above, one such side effect associated with many (though not
necessarily all) antipsychotic medications is indeed priapism.
More about priapism
Previously, it was explained
that priapism involves the presence of tumescence for an extended period of time.
The official definition concerns tumescence that lasts for four hours or
longer, or is unrelated to sensual excitement or stimulation. There are two
types of priapism.
- Ischemic (or
“low flow”) priapism occurs when blood enters the member, as
is required for tumescence, but then is unable to leave the organ, as typically
happens after seed release or when excitement is otherwise diminished. Most
cases of priapism are of the low flow variety, and are usually marked by a very
stiff shaft of the manhood but a head that is noticeably softer. Male organ
pain is usually significant with ischemic priapism and tends to get worse as
time passes.
- Nonischemic
(or “high flow”) priapism occurs when the blood flows in and
out of the member but not at the typical rate. With nonischemic priapism, the
manhood is tumescent but not as intensely stiff as it is in the ischemic
version. The degree of male organ pain is also usually less than with the low
flow class.
Why might antipsychotic
medications bring about priapism? Mainly because many of these medications have
an effect on something called alpha-1 receptors. These same regulators are
present in the manhood, and these may also be modified by the medication. These
receptors are involved in regulating the smooth muscle of the member. When the
smooth muscle relaxes, more blood is able to flow into the member, creating
tumescence. When it contracts, blood is more easily able to flow out. So it appears
that the antipsychotics prevent the alpha-1 receptors from telling the smooth
muscle to contract.
It should be noted that
antipsychotics are not the only category of medication that has an association
with priapism. Some antidepressants, blood thinners, and ADHD-medications, for
example, also may cause this male organ pain situation.
If a man experiences
priapism, for whatever reason, he should seek care immediately. It is usually
recommended to see an urgent or emergency care doctor if one’s regular doctor
is unavailable. In addition to the significant male organ pain, priapism can
cause long term tissue damage to the manhood which can consequently impede
member function.
After priapism has been
treated and the male organ pain has lessened, application of a superior male
organ health oil (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically
proven mild and safe for skin) may help soothe the sore organ. Use an
oil that includes restorative moisturizing elements such as shea butter and
vitamin E. And try to find an oil that also includes alpha lipoic acid, a
potent antioxidant that fights potential oxidative damage to the member.
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