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Erectile dysfunction-signs
and solution
Introduction
If you think erectile
dysfunction is something which will never affect
you think twice. Male impotency is common nowadays with
so much stress and pollution all around us.
Look out for those signs
Male impotency or erectile dysfunction is likely to
occur in men in 40s and above. However, at times stress,
anxiety, diseases like diabetes etc. can impair erection
and cause male impotency. The most obvious signs of
ED are as follows:
- Occasional inability to achieve a full erection
- Inability to maintain or sustain erection during
sexual
intercourse
- Complete inability to achieve erection
What could be causing ED?
Physical
- Nerve damage due to long standing diabetes
- Cardiovascular diseases affecting blood supply
to pelvis
- Intake of certain prescription medicines
- Spinal cord injury
- Multiple sclerosis
- Hormonal imbalances
- Alcoholism, smoking, drug addiction
Psychological
- Stress
- Fatigue
- Anxiety
- Fear
- Negative feelings towards partner or lack of interest
How to get ED diagnosed?
Do not try to rationalize the problem if you come across
the signs mentioned earlier. Just leave this to the
doctor to figure out the best possible treatment available.
There are specialized tests in this field conducted
on the patient to find out the root of the problem.
These tests include ultrasonography, neurological evaluation,
cavernosometry and cavernosography.
Get ED treated
There are several options available to treat ED in men.
Hence there is no need to feel depressed and hopeless
if the problem arises. Nowadays oral medication like
Viagra, Cialis,
Levitra and other PDE5 inhibitors available which help
in achieving erection during sexual activity. However
ED drugs do not help to cure the problem and also are
not meant for all those who suffer from health complication
or those taking medicines containing nitrates or nitric
oxide. For these men there are quite a lot of medical
intervention like self injection, intraurethral therapy,
hormone replacement therapy, vacuum devices, vascular
surgery, penile implants and psychological counseling.
Can ED be prevented?
ED may be experienced by most men some time or the other.
However, the degree of severity varies from one to the
other depending on the condition of the health and causes
from which this problem generates. If you are smart
and lead a healthy life you can certainly avoid occurrence
of ED.
- Stop smoking
- Avoid use of alcohol and drugs
- Reduce stress
- Get enough sleep
- Be positive and do not let depression to creep
in your life
- Exercise regularly to detoxify the body
- Visit a doctor for regular check ups
Conclusion
A little bit of honesty, openness in communication with
your partner and courage to face the truth go a long
way in curing ED
in men. Treatment is more effective when couples
work together as a team!
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