What everyone should know about Peyronie's disease

Urology specialist Cletus Georges MD mentions that there are several topics that would be good for people to know and be aware of about his field. One of these topics is Peyronie's disease.

Peyronie's disease is a disease under the field of urology wherein there is a buildup of scar tissue beneath the skin of the penis. The result is that when the penis becomes erect, it either curves, bends, or becomes indented. The scar tissue, which can also be considered plaque, can cause pain on the skin, giving men with Peyronie's a very difficult time, Cletus Georges MD adds.

The primary function of the penis is to carry both urine and sperm out of the male body. There are three tubes for this. The first tube is the urethra, wherein the urine passes from the bladder through the penis until it finally is expelled from the body. The two other tubes are called the corpora cavernosa. When a male is aroused, these soft, spongy tubes fill with blood creating the erection. During sexual intercourse or other similar events, the urethra doubles as a passageway for sperm to go through during ejaculation.

The scar tissue from Peyronie's disease causes interruptions in the flow within these tubes.

Cletus Georges MD mentions that today, treatment for Peyronie's disease ranges from medication to surgery. The choice of treatment will depend on how complex the scar tissue is.

Cletus Georges MD graduated from Andrews University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology with a Biomedical option in 1997. He completed his residency in Urology at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center in 1997. He has brought his practice to several places in Florida. For more about his expertise, please visit this page.