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When to seek medical advice

Peter — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 02:28:28 +0000

It’s normal to experience erectile dysfunction on occasion. But if erectile dysfunction lasts longer than two months or is a recurring problem, see your doctor for a physical exam or for a referral to a doctor who specializes in erectile problems. Your own doctor or a specialist can help you determine the underlying cause or causes of erectile dysfunction and then help you find the right type of treatment.

Although you might view erectile dysfunction as a personal or embarrassing problem, it’s important to seek treatment. In many cases, erectile dysfunction can be successfully treated. Also, see your doctor if the therapy or medication prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction isn’t working for you. Don’t try to combine medications or therapies on your own or deviate from prescribed doses.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/erectile-dysfunction/DS00162/DSECTION=4

Screening and diagnosis

Peter — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:19:11 +0000

Your doctor will want to ask questions about how and when your condition developed, the medications you take and any other physical conditions you may have. Your doctor will also want to discuss recent physical or emotional changes.

If your doctor suspects that physical causes are involved, he or she will likely want to take blood tests to check your level of male hormones and for other potential medical problems, such as diabetes. Your doctor may also want to try eliminating or replacing certain prescription drugs you’re taking one at a time to see whether any are responsible for erectile dysfunction.

More specialized tests may include:

* Ultrasonography. This test can determine the adequacy of arterial circulation in your genital organs. Ultrasonography involves using a wand-like device (transducer) held over the blood vessels that supply the penis. The transducer emits sound waves that pass through body tissues and reflect back, producing an image to let your doctor see if your blood flow is impaired. The test often is done before and after injection of medication to see if there’s an improvement in blood flow.

* Neurologic evaluation. Your doctor usually assesses possible nerve damage by conducting a physical examination to test for normal touch sensation in your genital area.

* Cavernosometry and cavernosography. Cavernosometry is a test that measures penile vascular pressure. Cavernosography involves injecting a dye into your blood vessels to permit your doctor to view any possible abnormalities in blood flow into and out of your penis.

If your doctor suspects that mainly nonphysical causes are to blame, he or she may ask whether you obtain erections during masturbation, with a partner or while you sleep. Most men experience many erections, without remembering them, during sleep. A simple test that involves wrapping a special perforated tape around your penis before going to sleep can confirm whether you have nocturnal erections. If the tape is separated in the morning, your penis was erect at some time during the night. Tests of this type confirm that there is not a physical abnormality causing erectile dysfunction, and that the cause is likely psychological.

Source: mayoclinic.com

Vision Problems Attributed to ED Drugs

Peter — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:05:39 +0000

Claims of healthy people who have been using the much used Viagra and Cialis that their vision have been experiencing problems have been laid to rest. This is after a corporate funded research study that took test groups and got their vision checked (through advanced eye imaging systems that looked at their vision cells) before and after taking the drugs for a specified period of time with no ill effects. The tests were done to finally put to rest any ill effects the drugs had on the eyes and overall vision system that increases blood flow to the male reproductive organs.
Reported ill effects were tingling of the eyes and nerves as well as blurring and some other less effects which patients note as taking effect only after they had taken the drugs. Researchers are suggesting some other underlying illness that may have brought about the said effects and studies are continuing to determine such contributory effects.

Controlled Release Topical Meds Promising

Peter — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 05:02:08 +0000

Through the wonders of nano-technology comes gels that are loaded with nano-particles that have stable time release functions, that can be integrated into gels and cremes for application to the genital areas. Nitric oxide is a compound that enhances circulation in the human body, a different form of which is used for treatment of heart conditions to force regular beats during irregular cycles. The advent of nano-particles that can be applied is under study as a temporary way of delivering the drug to the blood vessels in the genitals to enhance performance for the millions of silently suffering ED patients.
Alternative treatments are also being looked at as a better way of treating or temporarily enhancing the overall experience for sufferers of ED. They are getting some success but for those with underlying diseases extensive testing should be done for a more symptomatic approach to the problem. ED is a growing yet hidden scourge of men who are still quite reluctant to talk of their problems which should have otherwise gotten treatment at earlier stages preventing a progression of the disease.

Nano-Particle Drug Treatment Aids ED Sufferers

Peter — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:52:03 +0000

At least that’s what researchers have been reporting, when they infused nano-particles with nitric oxide, a chemical that aides muscle contraction by relaxing the smooth of the muscles of the penis resulting in a proper erection. More test are underway for the technology is new, using glass nano-particles that are introduced subcutaneously into the penis thus allowing the drug to be released slowly into the muscle tissue that underlies. Research is underway for a better understanding of the mechanisms of the drug use and whether the effects are more local or systemic, meaning it may work for some cases but not for some. ED afflicts a lot of men, and being a very sensitive area, tends to go unnoticed for many years. Links between ED and heart problems are proving that they may be early indicators of circulatory problems so the earlier men seek help, the better it is to determine any underlying diseases that may be present.

ED To Heart Attack – The Transition and Link

Peter — Fri, 13 May 2011 05:06:37 +0000

Researchers are giving light of the link that exists between ED and heart attacks, the first being an indicator of a pending heart attack that if left un-treated my be fatal. This heightens the importance of early detection and management to give a better oversight of overall cardiovascular health. Most people recognize the fact that ED is linked to the circulatory system and that being the case, heart disease is often blamed. But the many studies that are being done on ED shows that the link goes farther than that for our bloodstream is the main factor blamed for the spread of cancer and many other disorders, being able to bring pathogens to and from the afflicted areas as the body normally works. This spreading mechanism is under intensive study to make better predictions on when heart attacks can occur, initial results pl;acing it at 2 to 3 years after ED begins, making ED a good way of diagnosing and predicting heart attacks for the future.

Other erectile dysfunction cures

Peter — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:17:54 +0000

Erectile dysfunction is a grave problem for men. It is something that they feel ashamed about because of the perception that it somehow limits their manhood. The innovation that Viagra brought has made many men suffering from erectile dysfunction breathe a sigh of relief. Unfortunately, there are men who cannot take Viagra because the contraindications may negatively affect their health. For these people, they have no choice but to look elsewhere for the erectile dysfunction solution that they want. There are many kinds of erectile dysfunction remedies in the market but it the effects of these solutions vary from person to person. There’s no fast way of solving this problem especially if the patient just can’t take Viagra.

Can High Blood Pressure Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Peter — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:03:49 +0000

Is it true that high blood pressure can cause erectile dysfunction? Oh no!

Majority of the common causes of Erectile Dysfunction are the medical conditions, specific medications and even lifestyle habits. These factors can actually affect the ability of the blood to flow through the penile tissues (so better be careful!)

It is known that hypertension or high blood pressure has no real symptoms. Men and women who have this condition don’t even have an idea that they are already suffering from it. Because of this, a lot of people are unaware so they are left untreated which sadly results to stroke, heart disease and yes, erectile dysfunction.

The Power of Viagra

Peter — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20:12:31 +0000

Modern men take pills for everything, and erectile dysfunction is no exception. In addition to the famous Viagra (approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1998), which was the first oral medication for erectile dysfunction, there are other popular drugs that act similarly to Viagra (Sildenafil) – for instance, Cialis (Tadalafil) and Vardenafil (Levitra) also stimulate the flow of blood to the penis, thus making it easier to get an erection when there is sexual stimulation.

But before resorting to erectile dysfunction drugs, consult your doctor because there are cases (for instance a recent heart attack) when you should not even think about them. In the rare cases where the reason for erectile dysfunction is testosterone deficiency, hormone replacement therapy might be enough.

Symptoms of Prostatitis

Andrea — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 04:17:54 +0000

Prostatitis is not infectious. In fact, your partner cannot catch this infection from you. Though there are several tests to be used, here are the symptoms if you have a Prostatitis.

(1) Trouble in urinating or pain when passing urine

(2) A burning or hurtful feeling during urination.

(3) Chills and occasional high fever

(4) Low back body pain and body aches

(5) Pain in the groin area or the scrotum

(6) Rectal pressure or pain

(7) Urethral discharge with bowel activities

(8) Genital and rectal burning or soreness

(9) Sexual problems which leads to loss of sex drive

(10) Painful ejaculation during climax