Prolonged ischemic priapism traps oxygen-poor blood in the penis. Tissue damage begins with time, and the chance of permanent erectile dysfunction rises the longer it continues. Guidelines treat this as urgent, not as something to monitor at home overnight.
Go to an emergency department or call 911 now. Do not wait to see if it resolves, do not take another dose of anything, and do not wait for a routine appointment. Tell the emergency team exactly what you took, including any injected or compounded medication.
Men with sickle cell disease or other blood disorders, and men using injectable erectile therapy, are at higher risk and should have this plan agreed in advance.
Risks and limitations
- Delay increases the risk of permanent erectile dysfunction and tissue damage.
- Home remedies are not a substitute for emergency evaluation.
- Recurrence is possible and requires follow-up with a physician.
- This page is general education and cannot assess your situation.