As many men know, a bent manhood is not unusual, but when the curvature is very pronounced, it may cause problems, such as pain and difficulty engaging in normal sensual activity. In some cases, this bent manhood may be the result of vasculitis, an inflammatory condition. Vasculitis can have an impact beyond manhood health, so dealing with the problem is important to a man’s overall well-being.

What is vasculitis?
Simply put, vasculitis refers to a situation in which the blood vessels become inflamed. This inflammation can have two contradictory effects. On the one hand, the vessels become weakened and stretch. In some cases, this stretching makes the vessel so thin that it breaks, causing blood to flow into the tissue in the area near the rupture.

On the other hand, vasculitis sometimes makes the blood vessel get narrower and narrower, impeding the proper flow of blood, and in some situations causing an occlusion. This prevents blood (and oxygen) from getting to tissue, and affected tissue becomes damaged.

What causes it?
Vasculitis is one of those annoying conditions for which science and medicine has not yet determined an exact cause. However, doctors do know that whatever causes it results in a change in the immune system, causing it to become overactive. Often, the immune system starts to attack antigens in the blood vessel walls, creating this problem.

And the bent manhood?
So how does all this relate to a bent manhood? One of the common causes of excessive manhood curvature is a build-up of scar tissue in the area. Sometimes, this is due to trauma to the manhood. Too much rough handling causes a thin layer of scar tissue to develop. If this is repeated over time in the same place, that scar tissue hardens and causes the manhood to veer off at an angle.

The same thing can happen with vasculitis. If a male organ blood vessel ruptures, the tissue is damaged. If an occlusion occurs in the manhood, that also causes damage to the tissue. That tissue naturally will repair itself, which results in scar tissue. Just as with physical trauma, the build-up of scar tissue can cause the manhood to angle off (or up or down).

Of course, vasculitis can occur anywhere in the body. While a bent manhood may be a problem, vasculitis in other parts of the body can be even more serious – and in some cases fatal. So if a doctor determines that a bent manhood is due to vasculitis, the steps he takes to treat it may prevent the condition from developing elsewhere in the body.

How is vasculitis diagnosed and treated?
Doctors generally look for certain symptoms which are frequently associated with vasculitis. These include a low red blood cell count, a high white cell count, a high platelet count, kidney or liver problems, and specific antibodies.

Treatment depends upon a number of factors, including which areas have been affected. Corticosteroids are often used, as well as tablets that can help to control the immune system more effectively.

Whether caused by vasculitis or not, the scar tissue that may cause a bent manhood may require extra attention from a man. Regular use of a first rate manhood health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) can provide supplemental relief that helps to boost the overall health of the manhood in question. Because scarring typically is accompanied by a diminishment of sensation in the manhood, selecting a crème with a neuroprotective ingredient is advised. One such ingredient is acetyl L carnitine, which prevents peripheral nerve damage to the organ and helps to restore the sensitivity a man desires in his manhood. The crème should also include alpha lipoic acid, a potent antioxidant. These two ingredients have a synergistic relationship, so the combination of the two in one crème provides greater benefits than the use of them separately. As an antioxidant, alpha lipoic acid offsets harmful oxidative processes in male organ cell mitochondria.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common manhood health issues, tips on improving manhood sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy manhood. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.