Penis Amputated After Man, 66, Overdoses On Viagra 'To Impress New Girlfriend'

[Steven_Draker]

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A 66-year-old Colombian man is reported to have had his penis amputated after "enthusiastically" overdosing on the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra.

 

The man, who asked to remain anonymous, admitted himself to hospital in the small town of Gigante, after sustaining a constant erection for several days, according to Colombia Reports.

 

He had apparently overdosed on the drug in an attempt to impress his new girlfriend.

 

Concerned medics referred him to a hospital with more ample medical facilities in Neiva, where he was diagnosed with a penile fracture and swelling, with symptoms of gangrene, Diario del Huila reports.

 

The amputation was carried out to prevent further inflammation and gangrene from spreading to other parts of his body, the newspaper added.

 

"The patient had bruising in the testicles and penis, was treated and is recovering well," Dr Antonio Correa told La Nacion.

 

Viagra - which is also known as Sildenafil - works by relaxing muscles in the walls of the blood vessels.

 

Chest pains and irregular heartbeat are some of the symptoms associated with a Viagra overdose.

 

Painful, prolonged erections - known as priapism - hives, nausea and sudden vision and hearing loss are also possible.

 

"Priapism is a medical emergency - you should seek immediate medical assistance if you think you have it.

 

"If it's not treated within 24 hours, your penis may be permanently damaged and you may have difficulties getting an erection in the future," online NHS literature states.

 

 

source: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/09/23/penis-amputated-overdose-viagra_n_3974328.html

[Phil_musc]

Is "Gigante" the Colombian name for the town "Gigantic?"

 

Also, how can the doctor say the man is "recovering well?" This is a life-changing event - it's too early to say that he is "recovering well" (I think)

[Steven_Draker]

Also, how can the doctor say the man is "recovering well?" This is a life-changing event - it's too early to say that he is "recovering well" (I think)

 

I guess (and that's only my guess) the doctor meant that he was recovering well from the surgery and there are no further complications (like gangrene spreading to other parts of the body).

[+ purplekow]

Apparently this man never heard one of the million jokes about erections lasting more than four hours and Viagra. One usually has 8 to 12 hours to get the erection eased before damage from vascular pressure starts to cause necrosis.

He is 66 but from now on 69 is the only option and he winds up with the short straw.

[Lookin]

Gangrene? Or a permanent erection? Hmm. http://lh3.ggpht.com/_GyrMVWC9hQ4/TZ2LWpa7-_I/AAAAAAAAByA/OmHYUy6TFu4/image_thumb%5B5%5D.png

[Jaker27]

I guess (and that's only my guess) the doctor meant that he was recovering well from the surgery and there are no further complications (like gangrene spreading to other parts of the body).[/color]

If he was gay he'd at least have a future as a potential bottom at least.

 

That's terrible though. Obviously, he didn't take it serious enough or was just too embarrassed to go to the Doctor. I'd be worrying after a day.

[bostonman]

This whole thing sounds to me like one of those typical "urban legends," or perhaps something from the Onion. But I suppose it could indeed be true...

 

Obviously, he didn't take it serious enough or was just too embarrassed to go to the Doctor. I'd be worrying after a day.

 

In my experience, many men resist going to the doctor - whether it's masculine pride or whatever. (And I'll throw myself in there, guilty as charged.) A penile problem would, of course, only make things more, um, deflating to one's pride. But indeed, if the damn thing *wasn't* deflating, I would have let my pride go to hell and I'd be running to the emergency room...

[Steven_Draker]

This whole thing sounds to me like one of those typical "urban legends," or perhaps something from the Onion.

 

This was not a joke, Bostonman. You may want to google the information and see it was confirmed by a number of reliable sources.

[bostonman]

This was not a joke, Bostonman. You may want to google the information and see it was confirmed by a number of reliable sources.

 

LOL - What I said is "SOUNDS to me..." - I did google it, before I posted. I do feel it *could* still be a well-orchestrated media hoax - maybe I just want to *believe* it's not true, lol. But I never said it wasn't - just that it *sounds* like it could be.

 

And if indeed it *is* true, I feel bad for all involved - this couldn't have been a pleasant task for the doctors, etc, let alone the unfortunate patient.

[Guest]

Assuming this is a true story, the guy is a real idiot for waiting days to take care of the problem. That complication is totally preventable. One would have to be a complete moron to wait for gangrene to set in.

[bigvalboy]

Assuming this is a true story, the guy is a real idiot for waiting days to take care of the problem. That complication is totally preventable. One would have to be a complete moron to wait for gangrene to set in.

 

+1....Why on earth would you wait so long. I received a call one night from a friend who had taken too many little blue pills in an effort to impress an escort. It was like 3 am, and the escort had left hours earlier, and the 'hard-on' wouldn't go down. He asked me to go to CVS to get, I think it was some kind of cold medicine? Might have been Benadryl? It was years ago, but he kept tell me how it would help. I don't remember exactly what it was he had me get him, but I do remember I was laughing, and he made me promise not to tell any one in our circle of friends. He came to the door with a robe on, and his cock standing straight out. I do remember him telling me how painful it was. All for some escort that ended up using his garage for some 'chop shop' and almost getting my friend arrested.....I wouldn't trade these memories for the world.