Patient's question:
Since 2013, I have experienced prolonged penile erection after napping in the afternoon, accompanied by discomfort. This is particularly severe after sexual activity before sleep stimulates the penis, leading to more pronounced erections during sleep with a slight pain. The erection subsides and becomes soft upon waking up. I have undergone thorough examinations in various hospitals, but no definitive cause has been diagnosed. I am very troubled by this.Doctor's answer:
Erectile dysfunction is a pathological condition. Simply put, it refers to the state where the penis remains erect for a prolonged period after becoming erect, and it cannot fully return to normal even after the stimulus is removed. There are several causes that can lead to abnormal penile erection, including blood system diseases such as sickle cell anemia, leukemia, and thrombocytopenia; neurological diseases such as spinal cord injury or inflammation; and mechanical inflammation such as perineal trauma or advanced pelvic tumors. It is recommended that you identify the cause and receive targeted treatment!