Peyronie's Disease Symptoms
Peyronie's disease symptoms may be decreased somewhat with radiation therapy or
corticosteroid injections into the fibrous band of tissue. Peyronie's disease or also called curvature of the penis, or bent penis, is a condition of uncertain cause, is characterized by a plaque, or hard
lump, fibrous tissue, that develops on the tunica albuginea, the lining of the
erectile bodies, containing erectile tissue of the penis. It begins as a localized inflammation and can develop into a hardened scar.
Symptoms of Peyronie's disease
- Painful erection
- A bend or curve in your penis during erection
- Narrowing of the diameter of your penis during erection
- Impaired ability to obtain an erection (erectile dysfunction)
- Inflammation under the skin of your penis that develops into hardened scar
tissue
- A thick band of hard tissue on one or more sides of your penis
Physical examination is sufficient to diagnose curvature of the penis. The
hard plaques can be felt with or without erection. It may be necessary to use
injectable medications to induce an erection for proper evaluation of the penile
curvature. Verapamil, an oral
medication used for high blood pressure, has recently been shown to improve the
disease, and has been approved for use in treating Peyronie's. Scar tissue
that develops on the top of the penis will cause the penis to bend upward.
Plaque on the underside of your penis will cause it to bend downward. More
rarely, hardening may occur on both sides of the penis, causing indentation and
shortening. Consult your doctor if you're unable to have intercourse
without bothersome pain or difficulty due to a bend or curve in your penis
during erection. Treatment for Peyronie's disease often consists of methods that
will help you remain sexually active. Early education about the disease and its
course can help you manage its symptoms effectively.
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