Patient's question:
Before going to bed, I often think of women, so I frequently get erections. I have up to 10 erections a day, but I don't feel any discomfort. How much impact does this have on the body?However, I must urinate once before going to bed every day. If I can't sleep, I still need to go once when I feel like sleeping. How is this happening?
Doctor's answer:
Consider the possibility of priapism. Priapism refers to a prolonged and persistent erection of the penis without detumescence, which is medically termed priapism. This condition is more common in young and middle-aged adults, but it can also occur in other age groups. The causes of this condition are complex. Local inflammation, injury, tumors, leukemia, and other factors of the penis can trigger this disease, but in many cases, the underlying causes cannot be identified. Clinically, this is referred to as idiopathic priapism. Although the causes are complex, there are three common types: First, obstruction of venous blood in the penis; Second, excessive arterial blood supply to the penis. Both of these conditions can lead to increased blood filling in the corpus cavernosum of the penis, resulting in a sustained erection. Third, dysfunction of the nervous system that controls penile erection. It is recommended that you visit a formal hospital for examination to identify the underlying cause and receive targeted treatment.