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A member asked:

I suffered from priapism in 2001 and since lost my errection. a shunt was put in my organ. please help me.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Penile Damage: There is not enough information to help you. It sounds like you have already gotten the right medical advice and attention. If the shunt is malfunctioning then you need to get back to a good penis specialist, a urologist.

Answered 9/24/2020

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