Causes and risks of erectile dysfunction symptoms and treatment

Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction in particular, and sexual dysfunction in general, are more common than we previously thought.  Erectile dysfunction is defined as the persistent and recurring inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual function

Patients generally do not talk to their GP about impotence because they believe it is not their job and are worried about damaging their image, but do you know the most important  information about impotence

Causes of erectile dysfunction

The causes of erectile dysfunction are many and varied, including the :ـfollowing

• Depression and anxiety: They are two widespread diseases that affect many people around the world, and perhaps their most prominent symptoms are decreased sexual desire and decreased sexual performance
• Psychological pressure, such as: personal problems, marital relationship problems, and anxiety about sexual performance
• Heart disease and its treatments: It can impair sexual performance levels.  A person who has had a heart attack can return to a normal sexual life, but he just needs help and encouragement
•  Problems with the nerve supply, such as: what happens after a herniated disc in the spine, pelvic surgery, or radiation therapy
• Some common diseases, such as: diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood fats, calcification, and hardening of the arteries in the body
• Medications: There are some medications that people do not feel are dangerous in causing impotence, :ـsuch as
• Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
• Chemotherapy drugs and various hormones
• Medications to reduce stomach acids
• Medicines to reduce fat concentration
• Sedative medications
• Diuretics
• Beta blockers

Symptoms of erectile dysfunction

The most important symptoms that :ـthe patient experiences

• .Weak sexual desire
• .A problem with an erection
• .Difficulty maintaining an erection

Treatment of erectile dysfunction

There are a different group of treatments to get rid of the problem of erectile dysfunction and treat it, :ـincluding

 Medicines ـ1

The following drug group is well-known and represents the first line of treatment, and includes:

• ﭬAnafil (Avanafil)
• Tadalafil
• Vardenafil
• Sildenafil

These medications are available in pharmacies and can be prescribed by every doctor in appropriate cases.  These medications have mild, short-term side effects, including the :ـfollowing

• Cheeks are a little red
• A slight drop in blood pressure appears in the form of a feeling of dizziness, slight weakness, and nausea

Most of these symptoms disappear about an hour before sex, but most patients do not experience side effects so severe that they must stop taking these medications

However, it is prohibited to take these medications with medications that contain nitrates, such as those used by heart patients to increase blood flow in the coronary arteries.  It is also prohibited to consume it for anyone whose physical, medical or mental condition does not allow for sexual intercourse

 Testosterone replacements ـ2

This hormone is believed to be a regulator of sexual desire.  In some cases of erectile dysfunction, your doctor may recommend a test to determine its concentration in the blood.  If the concentration is found to be low, the doctor will recommend replacing it with testosterone replacement as an appropriate treatment

Sometimes doctors may prescribe dual therapy with sildenafil and testosterone replacement, which may be successful

People who are unable to take one of these medications orally, or who find it ineffective, can be helped by an injection directly into the penis that injects the active ingredient into the blood vessels

 Uncommon treatments ــ 3

A special vacuum pump can be used to achieve a firm, firm erection, which is maintained by a ring attached to the base of the penis

Another currently available treatment is direct intraurethral injection of alprostadil (a vasodilator), which has shown promising results in recent scientific studies

Surgical operations ــ 4

If all of the above methods fail to treat erectile dysfunction, it is recommended to consider surgery, :ــsuch as

• An operation to implant an artificial penis

This type of surgery is simple and has a very high success rate. The doctor’s participation in the decision-making process and treatment procedures greatly increases the chance of success and also increases the therapist’s willingness to accept treatment

• Penile revascularization surgery

This is another possible surgery, but it has a relatively low success rate, and can be an effective treatment in a few special cases

A doctor must diagnose these conditions, and in any case there is a clinic dedicated to treating erectile dysfunction and impotence in every major hospital
 

Conclusion

In our article, we explained to you the causes, symptoms, and treatment of erectile dysfunction. In order to work to protect ourselves from this problem, which is erectile dysfunction, we must exercise, quit smoking, and stay away from stress and anxiety as much as possible. These things have a role in preventing erectile dysfunction, in addition to treating chronic diseases and performing  Periodic examinations. It should be noted that medical examinations must be performed by the doctor before starting treatment, such as physical and psychological examination, urine examination, and blood examination, which includes testosterone examination and ultrasound imaging