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When i sleep i get these erections during that night that for some reason wont go down. it gets uncomfortable to sleep. is it normal for an erection when sleeping not to do down for at least an hour if you arent thinking of sexual things?

Q: when i sleep i get these erections during that night that for some reason wont go down. it gets uncomfortable to sleep. is it normal for an erection when sleeping not to do down for at least an hour if you arent thinking of sexual things?

: It may happen and you can shorten that by making a trip to your bathroom.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It may happen and you can shorten that by making a trip to your bathroom.

Answered 11/6/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Persistent long duration erections like these need investigation. Pl see your doc or a Urologist

Answered 11/7/2022

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A member asked:

When i sleep i get these erections during that night that for some reason wont go down. it gets uncomfortable to sleep. is it normal for an erection when sleeping not to do down for at least an hour if you arent thinking of sexual things?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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