Erectile dysfunction is a medical condition where a male reproductive organ does not get erected to have sex with the female. Sometimes, the penis does not get erected at all or sometimes it does get erected but the erection is lost during sexual activity even before orgasm. The situation may be a cause of great anxiety and severe mental pressure. However, there if the severity of the dysfunction is not intensive, it may be controlled by improving the lifestyle and bringing certain changes in the diet.
In this article, we’ll discuss symptoms, different reasons for erectile dysfunction, treatment, and how the sexual health of males can be improved.
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Symptoms of erectile dysfunction
- Inability to perform sexual activity.
- The penis does not get erected or it does get erected but orgasm is not reached.
- Depression in the life – (unhealthy lifestyle)
- Distress for man and his partner
Please note that it can be normal for the penis not to erect in time of some severe mental stress/fatigue. However, if there is a consistent problem in erection, it can be considered a strong symptom of erectile dysfunction.
Causes of erectile dysfunction
Sometimes, it can be just due to the age factor. The males with the age of above 50 have been reported to have increased chances of the dysfunction. In addition to this, some common problems like increased blood sugar/diabetics, higher blood pressure, higher cholesterol level, excess smoking, excess use of alcohol, obesity, and lack of exercise can be major causes of erectile dysfunction.
These are some of the causes of ED, it can be even due to chronic medical reasons/some surgery/chemical imbalance affecting the ability of the nervous system to control the reproductive system. However, maintain a healthy lifestyle can greatly help to control the problem of erectile dysfunction.
Treatment of the erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction can be treated in a number of ways that include psychological treatment, medication, and surgery. However, please note that not all treatments are for everyone. The cause of the disease is a key factor to decide the method of treatment.
Sometimes, the ED maybe just due to stress, problems in the relationship, and other issues of anxiety. In this case, talk therapy can be helpful for the patient. On the other hand, if ED is due to some physiological functions of the body, there may be a need to treat by a way of medication. The well-known medicines for ED include Kamagra, Viagra, Levitra, and Adcira, etc.
There may be a need to opt for penile implant surgery if the use of the medicines like Viagra, and Kamagra does not help in getting an erection for sexual activity. Further, the patient has been using a penis pump to get an erection but it’s no more working or there is a medical condition like Peyronie’s disease which can not be treated with the help of the treatment. So, the surgery is taken as the last place of resort for treatment.
Frequently asked questions
How penis gets an erection?
We all know that the human mind controls all parts of the body and the penis is no exception for this. On arousal of the sexual situaition or once you see your sex partner, the brain secrets the sex hormones that relax the muscles of the penis, and blood from the circulatory system flows to the penis. Once muscles of the penis are full of blood. The penis gets erected.
Is there any exercise to help with erectile dysfunction?
Kegel exercis is well known to aid in the process of erection. In fact, sustained erection. The muscles get a sustained contraction which makes them capable to keep the contraction for a longer time. In addition to this, aerobic exercises, swimming, and yoga can help to improve the health of the penis.
What types of the test is recommended to diagnose the erectile dysfunction?
ED can be diagnosed with the physical inspection, the psychological history of the patient, urine test, noturnal penile tumescene test, blood test, and injection test, etc.
What types of foods should be consumed in case of erectile dysfunction or potential erectile dysfunction?
Whole grains, vegetables, and fruits are recommended to the patients. Fat-containing products, processed sugar, and alcohol should be avoided. Watermelon is considered to be excellent for the health of the penis.
Can massage help with the erection?
Yes, prostatic massage can help to increase the flow of blood in the muscles of the penis which leads to increased circulation of the blood in muscles and erection.
