A DAD has been left plagued by a “permanent” and agonising erection after an operation to fix his todger.
James Scott, 57, developed the embarrassing problem following a major accident at work four years ago – when 1.5 tons of glass fell on his pelvis.
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The former glazier, from Balornock, in Glasgow, suffered four injuries to his groin area, fractured a bone at the bottom of his spine, had lacerations on both legs and suffered a blocked urethra (the tube you pee through).
James was forced to have major surgery to repair his penis problem two years ago.
However, the op left him with further complications and struggling to get an erection.
He had more surgery in an attempt to fix that issue, which involved inserting metal rods into his penis.
Crippling pain
James was told his pecker would be sore for up to eight weeks but he is now plagued with a permanent erection.
Now he says he feels like a prisoner in his own home – because he can’t put trousers on and suffers from crippling pain.
He told the Daily Record: “I’ve now got a permanent erection and I’m in agony.
“I can’t bear anything to touch it. I can’t even wear clothes. It’s a nightmare.”
I’ve now got a permanent erection and I’m in agony
James Scott
He says he can no longer have his nine-year-old daughter round to visit, and he claims medics are refusing to visit him at home to help sort out his painful problem.
James says staff at the surgery that his GP was off on holiday and there wasn’t another male doctor available to send out.
“Surely male and female doctors assess patients of the opposite sex daily,” he said.
What is Priapism?
Priapism is a long-lasting painful erection that can cause permanent damage to a penis if not treated quickly.
The condition may get better on its own within 2 hours.
Prompt treatment for priapism is usually needed to prevent tissue damage that may result in permanent erectile dysfunction and the inability to get or maintain an erection.
Priapism most commonly affects men in their 30s and older.
Ischemic priapism:
Ischemic priapism, also called low-flow priapism is the more common type of priapism and is the result of blood not being able to leave the penis.
Signs and symptoms include:
Erection lasting more than four hours or unrelated to sexual interest or stimulation.
Rigid penile shaft, but the tip of penis is soft.
Progressive penile pain.
Nonischemic priapism:
Also known as high-flow priapism and usually less painful than ischemic priapism, occurs when penile blood flow isn’t regulated appropriately.
Signs and symptoms include:
Erection lasting more than four hours or unrelated to sexual interest or stimulation
Erect but not fully rigid penile shaft.
Causes of priapism:
Priapism most commonly affects people with sickle cell disease.
Less common causes include:
- Blood-thinning medicines, like warfarin
- Some antidepressants
- Recreational drugs, like cannabis and cocaine
- Some medicines for high blood pressure
- Other blood disorders, like thalassaemia and leukaemia
- Some treatments for erection problems
Source: NHS
A spokesman for Tollcross Medical Centre said: “Maintaining patient confidentiality is extremely important and it makes commenting on individual cases extremely difficult.
“In general terms, severe post-operative complications are most appropriately managed by the specialists in hospital and the safest option is for hospital assessment.”
An NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde spokesman said: “We would advise anyone who experiences adverse symptoms after an operation to call NHS24, who can recommend the most appropriate course of action.”
Just last year, a British man was hospitalised with a two week erection – and doctors were left racing against time to save his penis.
And in January this year, a man was rushed to hospital with a three-day erection after taking Viagra that was meant for bulls.
Another man also told how docs mutilated his penis while trying to fix his month-long Viagra fuelled erection.
