HBO<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPD has two phases \u2014 active and passive.<\/p>\n
During the active phase, which can last for over a year, the scar tissue is still forming, and the penis is gradually becoming more crooked. In this oft-painful interval, intervention is futile, as the member will continue to bend.<\/p>\n
During the passive phase, the penis ceases to bend, and the pain may disappear entirely. It\u2019s in this window of time that the shaft can and should be righted.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/aside>\nPD rarely resolves itself without medical intervention. Typically, the condition will remain steady or slightly intensify over time.<\/p>\n
PD is often a key indicator of vascular and metabolic health, and acompanying conditions include high cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure.<\/p>\n
Due to these dangerous associations, seeking early treatment for PD is critical. <\/p>\n
Patients with PD are typically treated by injecting the penis with Xiaflex (or collagenase), which, over the course of several months, breaks up the penis plaque. Side effects include swelling, bruising and pain at the injection site.<\/p>\n
Patients can also straighten the phallus with traction devices such as RestoreX.<\/p>\n
In rare cases, the surgical implantation of a penile prosthetic is necessary to restore erectile function. <\/p>\n
Symptoms of PD<\/h2>\n\nScar tissue<\/strong>: Also known as plaque, the accumulation of scar tissue under the skin of the penis can feel like flat bumps or a hard band.<\/li>\nCurvature of the penis<\/strong>: The member might curve upward, downward or bend to one side.<\/li>\nErectile dysfunction<\/strong>: PD can compromise a man\u2019s ability to get or maintain an erection. PD patients often report symptoms of erectile dysfunction that precede other penile symptoms.<\/li>\nShortening of the shaft<\/strong>:\u00a0The penis might become shorter during erections.<\/li>\nPainful reminder<\/strong>: Pain may occur with or without an erection.<\/li>\nOther changes in how the penis looks<\/strong>: For some PD patients, the penis might change shape, appearing narrower, indented or assuming an hourglass profile with a tight, narrow band forming around the shaft.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nExperts urge anyone experiencing symptoms of PD to seek health care as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
For patients who have been experiencing symptoms for some time, a checkup is recommended to address any pain or changes affecting their quality of life.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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