Peyronie's disease treatment

Peyronie's disease( Fibroplastic induration of the penis) - is a benign disease, leading to the widening in the wall of the cavernous bodies and the protein shell of a sexual member of the connective tissue, resulting in its deformation takes place and there is pain during erection. The most common Peyronie's disease is observed in men aged 40-60 years. The causes of the onset of this disease have not yet been fully determined.
To date, there are known causes of Peyronie's disease:
- Minor lesions of the penis
- Inflammatory diseases of the urethra( gonorrhea , etc.)
- Endocrine disorders
- Vitamin deficiency in the body
- Fractures of the penis
- Some diseasesUrethras
- Disturbance of the immune processes
During the course of the Peyronie's disease, dense plaques form in the protein membrane of the cavernous bodies, leading to a curvature of the penis, Painful erection. This reduces the elasticity of the penis, which further leads to sexual frustration, which develops into a deep psychological trauma Symptoms

- chordee
- Erectile Dysfunction
- The presence of a palpable plaque
Due quite characteristic signs, diagnosis of this disease is simple. However, for more accurate diagnosis, in some cases, a radiography or made biopsy( laboratory studies tissue slices) in order to distinguish Peyronie's disease from disease urethra inflammatory

Treatment

Treatment of the disease is carried out only in those cases where the patient has significantlyDeteriorates the quality of sexual life( about 50% of cases).However, if the curvature of the penis is quite small and this does not interfere with normal sexual life - treatment is not required.
Treatment of Peyronie's disease can be conservative and surgical.

Conservative treatment of Peyronie's disease
This type of treatment includes means capable to accelerate the metabolism and lead to resorption of connective tissue - it hormones, vitamins and biostimulants. For direct impact on lesion apply various physical therapy techniques( diadynamic currents, paraffin baths, laser therapy, ultrasound, iontophoresis in combination with absorbable means).In places of proliferation of connective tissue, injections of corticosteroid hormones are used. Simultaneously with these procedures, psychotherapeutic methods of treatment are mandatory( the mental state of a man has a very strong effect on his sexual function).
The duration of conservative treatment is not less than one year and if after this time no positive effect is observed, the patient is recommended for surgical intervention.

Surgical treatment of Peyronie's disease
In the course of surgical intervention, partial excision of scar tissue occurs. Corrected deformity of the penis in patients who have maintained a normal sexual function, and patients with erectile dysfunction are phalloprosthetics.

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