What Are the Causes and Treatments for ED

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

ED is an abbreviation for the medical term erectile dysfunction. It is the inability of a man to have or maintain an erection for sexual intercourse. This has caused a lot of problems for men in their personal lives and has been a cause for low self-esteem and confidence in most men. Erectile dysfunction is very common in older men but some younger men are also suffering from it. Men do not feel comfortable in discussing this problem even with physicians because they feel that this is more of their incapability rather than any medical problem. Erectile dysfunction is a serious abnormality for which it is necessary to seek treatment as soon as possible. It is not wise to use your own self medication to cure this condition. It is imperative that you take a doctor's advice and follow his course of treatment to cure the condition of erectile dysfunction.

There are many reasons why men are incapable of having an erection or maintaining an erection. Some men suffer from this problem despite wanting to have sexual intercourse, so it's not a problem of the body not responding to the needs. It is some problem within the body that prevents the erection from happening. Some of the causes of an erectile dysfunction are linked to mental problems, while some are linked to physical problems with the body or both.

Erectile dysfunction is mostly found in men who suffer from cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer arteriosclerosis and any neurological injuries. For example, when men suffer from heart diseases, there is a problem with the flow of blood in the body. Due to this, blood does not flow properly to the sexual organs of a man for him to have an erection. There has to be treatment for the heart diseases in order to cure the erectile dysfunction as well.

If people have some psychological problems, that can cause sexual dysfunction in men. For instance, if people have any anxiety, stress, any kind of phobias, any mental pressure that can also lead to suffering in men. Also, if a man is using too much of alcohol or consuming to many drugs, that can be a hindrance in having an erection as well. When you visit a doctor for treatment, you should make sure you are completely honest about any medical problems you have so that they can understand the cause of the condition properly. Once they understand the cause of the condition, they will be able to choose a suitable sexual dysfunction treatment for you.

One of the treatments includes the use of medication that contains Viagra. This is a drug that increases the flow of blood in the body while relaxing the muscles. This helps a great deal in allowing a man to have an erection. There are many other drugs that are used, under the administration of physicians, so that a proper treatment is formed for a patient. Some of the drugs include levitra, uprima and cialis. You shouldn't resort to self medication for treatment because each drug has its side effects on the body. Only doctors are capable of prescribing medication for treatment. Some of the medication used in treatment can be consumed through swallowing like medication. Some have to be inserted into the blood stream or the organs of the body to act as a cure for erectile dysfunction. You can also have pumps installed near the sexual organs, through surgery, as part of your treatment to cure erectile dysfunction.

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