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What are the causes of priapism?

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Priapism is caused by leukemia, sickle cell disease, spinal cord injury, a rare side effect of the anti-depressant trazodone (Desyrel) or an overdose of self-injected chemicals to treat impotence.

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Priapism is a persisten, abnormal, painful erection often accompanied by tenderness. This can be caused by injuries to the spinal cord or to the penis.

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Priapism is a rare condition that causes a persistent, and often painful, penile erection.

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