What Is Stuttering Priapism?

Men with sickle-cell disease or with idiopathic conditions are usually at a higher risk of developing stuttering priapism. Regardless, there are many underlying factors which can cause priapism. The actual pathogenesis of the disorder is unknown since there’s little information about the condition. The known causes of stuttering priapism include;
Blood-related disorders such as sickle-cell anemia, leukemia, and hematological dyscrasias e.g. multiple myeloma.

• Alcohol, cocaine and other illicit drugs.
• Direct injury to the penis, pelvis or perineum – the area between the scrotum and the anus.
• History of malignant tumors, especially those involving the penis.
• Neurological disorders e.g. syphilis or spinal cord injury.

The imminent repercussion of priapism is pain and prolonged erection that lasts for more than four hours. For stuttering priapism, in the beginning, symptoms are similar to ischemic priapism. However, they may include sensory deficits, neurological claudication, and any other neurological sequela. Other than that, you’ll also experience;

• Rigid penile shaft whereas the tip of the penis (glans) is soft.
• Short-lived painful erections that occur severally.
• Involuntary erections.

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• Priapism (Ischemic & Nonischemic): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention