VAN BUREN’S DISEASE

Van Buren’s disease, also known as Peyronie’s disease, results from a plaque in the layers of erectile that may occur on the upper than the lower part of the penis. It is a noncancerous disease that may cause the penis to be curved and have painful erections for some men.

The exact cause of this condition is still unknown. However, it is speculated that it can be caused by a repetitive injury in the penis, which can be caused by sex, accidents, or sports injuries.

Moreover, this condition may result to a difficulty in having sex or maintaining an erection. Hence, this can cause anxiety, stress, and depression for some men. Also, this disease often remains or continues to worsen. However, treating it early may help improve its symptoms.

SYMPTOMS

Van Buren’s disease symptoms and signs will appear instantly or grow little by little. Moreover, the common symptoms and signs include:

  • Scar tissue
  • Pain
  • A significant bend in the penis
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Other deformities in the penis
  • Shortening of penis

DIAGNOSIS

To diagnose Van Buren’s disease and to recognize the appearance of scar tissue in the penis, conducting a physical exam is usually enough.

However, in some cases, the doctor may request an ultrasound or other tests to examine your penis for abnormalities. 

TREATMENT

Treatment for Van Buren’s disease will vary, depending on how long you have been experiencing the symptoms.

  • Acute phase. You have changes in curvature or have penile pain. This often lasts two to four weeks, but for some cases, it may last for a year or longer.
  • Chronic phase. You have no changes in curvature or have no penile pain. This phase occurs around three to 12 months after the onset of the symptoms.

For the acute phase, treatments range from:

  • Penile traction therapy. This is a recommended procedure that will stop length loss and reduce the extent of curvature in the penis.
  • Medical injection therapies. Its treatment may be recommended, but taking it is only optional.
  • Surgery. This course of treatment is not advised until the condition has stabilized.

For the chronic phase, these treatments may be necessary:

  • Surgery
  • Injection treatments
  • Traction therapy
  • Watchful waiting

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