Erection Problems - Topic Overview

What are erection problems?

There can be erection problems if man is unable to get or maintain sufficient erection for sex. These problems are also known as impotence or erectile dysfunction. Man can have erection problems at any age but these problems are more common in older men.

What causes erection problems?

The physical problems like injury to nerves or loss of blood supply to the penis can cause erection problems. There can also be other health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and atherosclerosis due to which men can have erection problems. There can be erection problems with Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Some medicnes can also cause erection problems but it is not necessary. The erection problem can be due to side effect of some medicine. There can be increased risks of erection problems in men who drink too much alcohol and other drugs. The psychological causes like stress, anxiety and depression can also cause erection problems. The surgery, prostate cancer and pelvic area surgery can cause erection problems.

What are the symptoms?

You might be unable to achieve and maintain erection to have sex in the erection problems. There can be orgasm and sexual desire in man even with the erection problems.

How are erection problems diagnosed?

The doctor will ask different question and physical exam will be taken to find out the erection problems. The causes of the erection problems can be found with the exam, lab tests and mental health tests. You need to tell your doctor if you have erection problem all the time or just from time to time.

How are they treated?

You can find number of treatments of the erection problems. The treatment starts with the changes in lifestyle changes and some medicines. The surgery and other treatments are not advised unless first steps are not effective.

You need to make changes in your lifestyle like avoiding drugs, alcohol, tobacco. You should also look for counseling and talk with your partner about the issue.

You should be able to find and stop the medicines which can cause erection problems and look for differnet medicines which don’t cause erection problems.

There should be use of medicines like viagra, tadalafil and vardenafil which can help you to get erection. You can talk to your docotr about the use of these medicines. You should not use these medicines if you have heart disease. It is important for you to get counselling for depression or anxiety by taking medicines. You can also use vacuum devices and shots of medicines into the penis to get erection.

Can you prevent erection problems?

Men can have erection problems due to physical problems therfore they should eat healthy foods and take enough exercise which can keep them in good health. You should avoid smoking, alcohol and other drugs to reduce the risks of having erection problems. You should talk to your partner about your concerns to avoid erection problems related to anxiety and stress.