Are
you suffering from Erectile Dysfunction?
Infrequent impotence is a common problem in men which
doesn't need much awareness. It could be the result of
stress, periodical anxieties, on going problems at work,
home or temporary side effects of some medications. It
might last for a few weeks or months and you gradually
return to your active sex
life.
Erectile dysfunction and its
meaning
If infrequent impotence lasts longer, it could be the
early indications of Erectile Dysfunction. Erectile
Dysfunction is the failure of men to complete an erection
or retain it for a longer period for sexual fulfillment.
ED problems arising from
damages in the nerve, veins or arteries, genetic problems
or physical issues, erection doesn't take place. Penis
trouble or curvatures can also block erections.
If you come across symptoms worrying your active sex
life, don't hesitate but meet a doctor without much
delay. Doctor will help you get familiar with some of
the methods that diagnose Erectile Dysfunction.
Tests to diagnose Erectile Dysfunction
Blood sugar tests
Raised blood sugar levels can change your bodily functions
and affect the active sex life you were leading. When
patients seek a medical practitioner's advice, they
recommend a blood sugar test primarily.
Checking cholesterol and Blood pressure
High cholesterol and Blood
pressure levels will influence your sexual performance.
When you face difficulties in attaining an erection,
remember that medical problems like these could also
hamper your sexual life. Good diets, exercises and medications
can control the problems to a good extend.
Hormonal levels
A low level of testosterone in your body endangers you
to Erectile Dysfunction. You can get the testosterone
levels checked and opt for treatment that improves your
hormonal levels.
Genital examination
If the above tests showed a normal level sugar, pressure
and cholesterol, genital examinations are helpful to
determine if there is a functional problem with the
penis or an injury which surrounds its neighboring areas.
Neurological evaluation
Damage to the nerves near the penis region can result
in an erection inability. Some times these injuries
are difficult to diagnose. Men too hide away from discussing
these issues and the neurological issues take a long
time to unearth.
Medication history
Certain medications hamper your ongoing active sex life.
These side effects could be temporary or it could last
as long as you continue taking the medications. Antidepressants
and Antihistamines spark off Erectile
Dysfunction. Your family doctor will ask for a list
of all the medicines you were taking for some time.
Recreational drug history
Certain recreational drugs tried out to excite your
sexual life can have side effects as bad as impotence.
When you take recreational drugs, some times erections
last up to four hours, causing damage to your penis.
Gradually, with the continuous use of such drugs you
lose the ability to initiate an erection. Do inform
your medical practitioner about any such drugs you have
used in the last few years.
Alcohol use or abuse
Erectile Dysfunction diagnosis can also be done by checking
the alcohol contents which gets absorbed in your body.
Alcohol abuse will result in male impotence.
Tobacco history
Many countries are making vigorous anti smoking campaigns
to create awareness about the ill effects of smoking.
It not only affects your lungs but also damages many
parts of your body including the penis. Erectile dysfunction
has tobacco history as another cause.
Nighttime erection tests
A band is tied around the penis in the night. If you
have an erection during sleep the band breaks. If a
man does not have an erection in the night for several
days, it indicates less blood flow into his penis.
Psychoanalysis
Stress, depression, worry, fear are all problems causing
emotions that brings in impotence. Temporary impotence
will wane with a dip in your stress levels. But counseling
is inevitable when it stays for long and affects your
erection abilities.
Erectile Dysfunction can be studied in many possible
ways. With different causes affecting it, is always
safe to consult a doctor to know more about Erectile Dysfunction and treat it if you suffer
from it.
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