What is Erectile Dysfunction? How to manage it? What are the precautions to be taken? What are the signs and symptoms? What is the cause of this disease? How to treat it? How can homeopathy help you? All of this answered, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
What erectile dysfunction is?
• It is defined as if the penile erection will not be maintained by a man during sexual performance is called erectile dysfunction.
• This sexual dysfunction increases with increasing age.
• It affects the man’s self-esteem and has a great impact on his partner’s sex-life.
• The systems involved in the process of erection are Central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, vascular and hormonal system.
What are the causes of erectile dysfunction?
• History of the patient.
• Kidney disease.
• Cardiovascular disease.
• Obesity.
• Drug abuse.
• Multiple sclerosis.
• Diabetes.
• Hypothyroidism.
• Psychological factors such as:
stress,
nervousness,
anxiety,
guilt,
depression or relationship problems.
• Hormonal disorders.
• Chronic alcoholism and smoking.
What are the sign and symptoms of erectile dysfunction?
• Premature ejaculation.
• Man is not able to complete the act of sexual intercourse as he unable to attain an erection or keep it maintained.
• Reduce sexual desire.
• Weakness
• Irritability of mind.
How to investigate erectile dysfunction?
• Physical examination of the patient.
• History of the patient.
• Family history of the patient.
Lab investigations are done to rule out the underlying condition.
• Duplex ultrasound.
• Penile nerve function.
• Nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT).
• Dynamic Infusion Cavernosometry.
• Corpus cavernosometry.
• Digital Subtraction Angiography.
• Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA).
How to treat erectile dysfunction?
• Psychotherapy, as well as daily exercises, are beneficial because these increase the flow of blood to all parts of the body and also increase male hormones level.
• When psychotherapy fails to help, interventional modes are adopted.
• Testosterone replacement- In case ED is due to low testosterone levels.
• Vacuum constriction devices.
What is the dietary management of erectile dysfunction?
• Educating the patient regarding treatment options.
• Periodic follow up of efficacy and side-effects.
• Lifestyle modifications to reverse erectile dysfunction.
Diet:
• Diet rich in zinc.
e.g. soy food, peanuts, almonds, oysters.
• Avoid fatty food and red meat.
• Consume whole grains as they are the richest source of vitamins, fiber, and anti-oxidants.
• Food rich in vitamin A, C, E, B1, and B2 should be included in the diet, this helps in maintaining normal libido.
What are the complications of erectile dysfunction?
• Stress or anxiety.
• Low self-esteem.
• Unsatisfactory sex life.
• Impotence.
What are the indicated medicines of erectile dysfunction?
• Lycopodium
• Argentum Nit
• Caladium
• Selenium
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