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Could use your help docs! my erection just can't seem to go down?

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Dr. Mike Siroky answered

Erection: That lasts more than four hours may cause permanent damage. It is called priapism and should be treated as an emergency.

Dr Maes and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/22/2014

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A member asked:

Could use your help docs! my erection just can't seem to go down?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mike Siroky answered

Dr Maes and 3 doctors agreed

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