Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common yet poorly understood problem. ED is treatable but the greatest challenge is getting men to seek treatment for it. So, if you are having issues with maintaining an erection and want to know more about how to treat it, read on.
What is Erectile Dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction (ED) as the name implies is when you have problems with achieving or maintaining an erection. Erection problems once in a while due to stress, being tired or having one drink too many are common. But, the inability to maintain an erection that is firm enough for sexual intercourse frequently could be ED Immediate Treatment Erectile Dysfunction.
The penis is truly a physiological marvel and has its own self-test; the morning erection. If you wake up with an erection, your ED problems might be because of the situation in which you are attempting to achieve an erection.
The Dangerous Stigma Of Erectile Dysfunction
Though ED is quite common it is very upsetting when you are the one dealing with it. It is often seen as a sign of weakness or being less ‘manly’. Men find it very hard to talk about erection problems even to their doctors. Their partners may feel inadequate and blame themselves.
Most people fail to realise that ED is not only because of ‘feelings’ or a lack of sexual attraction. Erectile dysfunction is a health problem. And like any other health problem, there is no shame in identifying it and getting it treated. Men who suffer in silence miss out on one of the greatest pleasures of life; sexual satisfaction.
Not getting help for ED leads to psychological problems, depression and relationship issues.
Facts & Statistics About Erectile Dysfunction
The Indian tendency to keep quiet about sexual problems makes it hard to find a lot of data on the same. Some studies have shown that around 15% of men studied have ED related problems while others state that the figure is as high as 60%. One study has found that 50 percent of men over the age of 40 and 10 percent of men below 40 suffer from ED. India has even been called the impotence capital of the world.
It’s Not Just An Old Guys Issue
As we can see from the statistics, ED is not a problem that only older people struggle with. One in 10 men below the age of 40 has ED problems. It is significant to note that in younger people it is a very clear indicator that they have an underlying health issue. When you seek help in time, it just might save your life as well as your sex life.
Erectile Dysfunction Causes
An erection is a complex process that involves the penis coordinating with the nervous system and the cardiovascular system. To maintain an optimum erection one’s heart, blood vessels, brain, nerves and hormones must all be working well together. Problems with any of these systems or their coordination are erectile dysfunction causes Ed Dysfunction Treatment.
The most common impotence causes include :
- Physical Reasons: Problems with blood flow result in an inability to fill the penis with enough blood to maintain an erection. Urological problems can also cause ED. Any damage to the area either through recent surgery or physical injuries can cause problems. Sometimes, the body’s inefficient communication through neurotransmitters is to blame.
- Emotional Reasons: When a man is subject to anxiety, stress, bereavement, depression, work stress or relationship problems the nervous system responds to that and suppresses the ability to have an erection. Paradoxically worrying about sexual performance can actually stress you out enough to affect your performance.
- Unhealthy Lifestyle: Unhealthy lifestyle choices such as smoking, drinking, drug abuse, lack of exercise and improper diet adversely affect one’s health and the ability to maintain a firm erection.
- Health Issues: Underlying health issues such as diabetes and high blood pressure compromise the nervous and cardiovascular systems. This affects erections. Sometimes, the very medications that are prescribed to treat these health problems have ill effects on erections.
Symptoms Of Erectile Dysfunction
The main symptoms of ED are:
- Inability to achieve an erection
- Inability to maintain an erection
Symptoms that may not necessarily be penis-related help identify the cause of ED. Our symptom checker helps you to identify any other health problems that could be causing problems.
Treatment
The chosen line of erectile dysfunction treatment depends on the factor causing it. If it is due to underlying health issues, treating that health issue is the fastest way to cure erectile dysfunction and reverse its symptoms.
For cases of ED that have other reasons treatment is as follows:
- Allopathy Medicines: Most of the allopathy medicines that are available for impotence treatment increase blood flow to the penis when a man is sexually stimulated. Examples are Sildenafil Citrate aka Viagra and nutraceuticals.
- Injections: Some cases of ED can be treated by injections at the base of the penis to improve blood flow.
- Implants: When all other methods have not given results surgery for erectile dysfunction treatment is an option. There are two kinds of surgery for ED. One is a vascular restoration procedure that aims to restore optimum blood flow to the penis. The second is the placement of implants in the penis. A penis implant can either be a malleable rod-like device that can be bent to hold the penis in a certain position or an inflatable that can be filled to get an erection.
Impotence treatment has to be supplemented with lifestyle changes that improve your overall health. Complete wellness is the key to having a permanent erectile dysfunction cure and a satisfying sex life. This includes maintaining a balanced diet and learning to handle stress.
Bold Care’s Complete ED Treatment Kit
Bold Care’s specialist doctors study your symptoms and health parameters to create a complete personalised erectile dysfunction treatment kit for you. This kit aims at being the fastest way to cure impotence permanently to help you enjoy the best sex possible.
The kit includes:
- Prescription Medicines: Medication that is appropriate to treat the exact cause of your ED along with instructions on how to take them.
- Lifestyle Guide: This is a personalised guide that suggests the changes that you can make to your lifestyle such as:
○ Diet to ensure that you are at your best health and sexual function.
○ Proven home remedies and tips
○ Exercises and yoga tips that help target and strengthen the appropriate muscle groups. Yoga also helps you relax and destress.
- Personal Assistant: Our kit gives you access to a personal assistant who is available 24*7 and 365 days. Your personal assistant is always available to answer your queries and give you the technical and emotional support that you require through this journey to impotence cure.
- Post-consultation Care: Our concern does not end with restoring your sex life. Post-consultation care helps to understand what is working for you so that you can find a permanent solution to your ED.
How to lower the risk of ED? Preventive Care
Whether you are reading this out of curiosity or are a recovered ED patient, preventive care is important. There are many things that you can do to ensure that you will always have a good erectile function and keep enjoying your sex life.
- If you have the slightest change in erections or any concern do not hesitate to consult a doctor. If you are shy to visit our doctor, do use our telemedicine services (described below).
- Consult a medical professional regularly to manage any chronic health conditions that you have.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle; stay active, exercise, eat a balanced diet, sleep enough and learn to handle stress.
- Stop smoking, alcohol and drug abuse. Avoid taking any medication not prescribed by a qualified medical professional.
- If you are feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed with life, seek help.
- Have regular medical checkups.
- Educate yourself on how your body works. This builds a healthy respect for how remarkably designed your body is and also helps you take care of yourself better.
- Our ebook helps you understand how the penis works and helps you take preventive steps to keep it in excellent health.
ED Is The Check Engine Light Of The Body
An erection is the body’s ‘engine check light’. The firmness of the penis is dependent on the blood flow to it. If you have a health problem that is blocking blood flow, the penis will be the first indicator. Since the blood vessels to the penis are smaller than the other major vessels, they get blocked first. This could be an early indicator of a heart attack and other cardiovascular issues.
When you ignore the symptoms of ED out of shyness you might be missing the call for help that your body is giving you. Your ED might have just saved your life by making you seek medical help in time.
Tele-consultation - Best Consultation Option
The problem with ED is that there is so much stigma and judgement attached to it. Men hesitate to reach out to a medical professional for fear of being exposed. Sometimes, general practitioners are not sensitive to how emotionally traumatized an ED patient is. Going to a specialist is the solution but nobody wants to be seen going in for a consultation or in the waiting room.
We offer you the best solution; telemedicine. You can consult with specialists from the privacy of your own home. Our doctors are all leaders in the field with expertise in the latest treatments and technological innovations in treating sexual problems. Telemedicine is affordable, private and very convenient. You do not have to go to a clinic or stand in a queue at a drugstore. Telemedicine ensures that your sex life remains your own business.
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