AboutStephen W. Leslie, MD Expertise Questions concerning erectile dysfunction, kidney stones and prostate disorders including prostate cancer. I have a special interest in kidney stone disease prevention.
Experience Full time practicing urologist with 20 years experience. Assistant Clinical Professor of Urology at the Medical College of Ohio. Editor in Chief of eMedicine Urology internet textbook. Author of only book written for patients by a urologist on the subject of kidney stones "The Kidney Stones Handbook". Inventor of the "Parachute" and "Escape" kidney stone baskets and the "Calculus" stone prevention analysis computer program.
Organizations American Urological Association, Ohio State Medical Association, Sexual Medicine Society
Publications Men's Health, Journal of Urology, Urology, Healthwatch Magazine, Emergency Medicine Monthly, eMedicine, "The Kidney Stones Handbook", and numerous articles in various newspapers. He is also the editor of the Urology Board Review by McGraw-Hill used by urologists to study for their Board Certification Examinations.
Education/Credentials Graduate of New York Medical College with residencies completed at Metropolitan Hospital New York, Albany Medical Center and University of Wisconsin-Madison
Awards and Honors Thirlby Award of the American Urological Association.
Question Approximately a year ago, i did stretching exercises on my penis when it was flacid, for 4 consective days. On the 5th day i tried to masturbate and could not get an erection, and i had a strange tingling feeling in my penis. I ejaculated without getting an erection. This continued for a few days.
After this i dont really get morning erections anymore, the strength of my erection is generally reduced, i struggle to maintain an erection. I do have a firm penis when i ejaculate but it is not a powerful erection.
I have also noticed there is a slight throbbing sensation in both sides of my penis, which is stronger on the left side. Also i have a swollen vein on the left side.
Could you please advise
Answer Gee:
It sounds like you might have done some damage to the erection mechanism. This forum is full of questions like yours from men who used various exercises or devices and ended up with some damage. There is very little we can do to help a damaged penis heal, but there is some evidence that Viagra or similar meds might be able to help by increasing blood flow. Consult a urologist to see if this will help you.
