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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Penis Surgery

Health Encyclopedia: Curvature Of The Penis

Alternative Names

Peyronie's disease


Treatment

Symptoms may go away somewhat with radiation therapy or corticosteroid injections into the fibrous band of tissue. Verapamil, amedicine taken by mouthto treathigh blood pressure, has been shown to improve the disease. An injectable form of the medicine is approved for the treatment of Peyronie's disease. Vitamin E and a medicine called Potaba (taken by mouth) are also sometimes used.

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Expert & Community Posts

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Penile Prosthesis or "Penile Implant" - What it is and How it Works
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

When medical therapy fails along with combination therapy, or if medical therapy is... Read more »

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What is the cause of your ED?
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

One of the first tests to confirm or rule out a vascular (blood vessel) cause of erectile... Read more »

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Erectile Dysfunction? You might have Peyronie's Disease
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  There's a certain physical condition associated with ED that isn't talked about a whole lot. ... Read more »

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Is penile prosthesis right for YOU?
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Health Guide

Cancer: penis
Penile cancer; Squamous cell cancer - penis Treatment Treatment depends on the location of the tumor and how much it has spread. In general, cancer... Read more »
Physical Causes of Erectile Dysfunction: Impotence Causes
Physical CausesA number of conditions share a common problem with erectile dysfunction--the impaired ability of blood vessels to open and allow normal blood flow. Such conditions include diabetes,... Read more »
The Penis: Everything You Need to Know
Most men would agree that the penis, though clearly attached, often seems to have a mind of its own. Call it what you like: a unit, trouser worm, or schlong, it's still a strange, disorderly, and... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence): Other Treatments
Other TreatmentsVacuum devices, or external management systems, are effective, safe, and simple to use for all forms of impotence except when severe scarring has occurred from Peyronie's... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction Treatment: Impotence Treatment
The cause of impotence dictates the mode of treatment. The first step is to define the cause, if possible, and then try the simplest and least-risky solution.Before a certain treatment is... Read more »

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