Tumescence Problems and the Too-Hard Member: Understanding Priapism
Untold men dream of possessing a male organ which maintains its
hardness for hours (if not days) on end, believing that such would render
god-like status upon a man. In fact, tumescence which lasts for too long a time
(as in the condition known as priapism) can be a detriment to male organ
health; indeed, priapism is generally considered a medical emergency and is not
something to wish for at all. There are basically two forms of priapism,
and the one known as non-ischemic priapism, while still serious, is perhaps
somewhat less alarming than ischemic priapism.
The difference
Basically, ischemic priapism occurs as “persistent tumescence characterized by little or no
cavernous blood flow and abnormal cavernous blood gases (hypoxic, hypercarbic,
and acidotic).” What
this means to the layman is that it occurs when blood flows into the male organ
to allow it to become hard, but then cannot escape, causing the persistent –
and painful – tumescence.
Non-ischemic priapism, on the other hand, “is most often secondary
to traumatic rupture of a branch of the cavernous artery and uncontrolled
pooling of blood into the sinusoidal spaces of the corpora cavernosa.” In plain
English, the male organ experiences a trauma which ruptures an artery or
vessel. Blood flows into the male organ but isn’t trapped there to the same
degree as with ischemic priapism. With non-ischemic priapism, there’s a
persistent tumescence, but it’s usually not as fully rigid as with the ischemic
version and usually comes with no pain (other than the initial pain which
caused the trauma in the first place).
Sometimes, non-ischemic priapism may not be due to trauma to a
vessel or artery; instead, it may come about because the central nervous system
has undergone an injury. And in some other instances, non-ischemic priapism may
be a result of treating ischemic priapism via a process known as shunting.
Is it dangerous?
So if non-ischemic priapism is not as serious as the ischemic
kind, does a man still need to be concerned about it? The answer is
yes. One of the problems that can arise with non-ischemic priapism is that a
man has a persistent tumescence – but it’s not a “full” tumescence. And in some
cases, he is unable to attain the “full” hardness, without which, penetration
during intimacy can become difficult (and in some cases, impossible.) In some
cases, there may also be a possibility of infection, which can bring about
other issues as well.
Treatment
In the majority of the cases, non-ischemic priapism is
self-resolving – meaning that given time the situation heals itself. (Sometimes
the application of a cold pack to the male organ – wrapped and not directly
placed on the skin – can help to hasten a resolution.) Nevertheless, it’s
important to bring it to the attention of a doctor and to discuss whether the
best course of action is to “wait and see” or whether other steps should be
considered. For example, sometimes a gel might be injected into the
male organ which can help block the blood flow to the male organ so that it can
soften. (The gel is later absorbed into the body.)
Although non-ischemic priapism is not a medical emergency, it
still requires a doctors’ attention. And since a man wants to present his male
organ at his best, using a top-shelf male
organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil,
which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) can help maintain
male organ health. It’s best to seek out a crème that contains L-carnitine, as
this ingredient has neuroprotective properties that can help maintain proper
male organ sensitivity. The creme should also include a combination of
moisturizers, such as shea butter and vitamin E, to maintain tone and texture
of male organ skin.
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