Lichtenberg Symptom

The Lichtenberg sign was first described in the 19th century by the German urologist Otto Wilhelm von Schettlehausen von Lichtenberg. This symptom is used to diagnose erectile dysfunction.

The bottom line is that when the patient lies on his back and his penis is in the most alert state (fully erect), the doctor applies pressure to the lower parts of the penis, squeezing the vessels that are nearby. After pressing, the patient feels pain in the lower parts of the penis. In order for the symptom to appear, it is recommended to follow the following rules:

Lichtenberg's sign is a seemingly rare neuromuscular disease. Manifested by changes in muscle tone and sweating. The condition is caused by a violation of innervation and manifests itself in sudden sweating. The symptom occurs only in childhood. The disease develops quickly, progresses, causes pain,