A man is considered to have Erectile Dysfunction when he cannot get or keep erections that are firm enough to have pleasurable sex or when it interferes with performing other sexual activities.
Erectile Dysfunction is the inability that a man faces to keep or maintain an erection firm enough to have a satisfying sexual activity with his partner. Sometimes, it is also referred to as impotence, but very few people use it in daily life.
Dr. Chirag Bhandari- a famous sexologist in Jaipur, says - “Occasional ED issues are very common and ignorable. It can be seen due to stress or performance pressure. But if a person is experiencing ED issues daily, it is a sign of early heart disease or sexual illness.
What causes an erection?
Erectile Dysfunction symptoms can be seen because of issues at any stage of the election cycle. Erection is the phenomenon that results from the increased blood flow into your penis. The blood flow is stimulated through sexual arousal or a direct impact on the penis.
When a man is physically aroused, the muscles of his penis relax. This relaxation allows increased blood flow through penile arteries and fills the two chambers inside the reproductive part.
When the blood flows in the area, it makes the penis rigid. And when the muscles contract and the accumulated blood flows out through penile veins, the erection ends.
Things that cause Erectile Dysfunction
Typically the erections issues faced by a man is due to three major reasons, and those are:
Blood Flow
Nerve Supply
Hormones
Physical Causes
Being a sex specialist- Dr. Chirag Bhandari says that whether the cause of erection is minimal or severe, a proper diagnosis is essential to lead a healthy sexual life. But there are more than just three reasons which are mentioned above that are responsible for Erectile Dysfunction.
Heart diseaseand narrowing of the blood vessels
Diabetes
High Blood Pressure
Parkinson’s Disease
Hormonal Imbalance
Alcohol and drugs intake
Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
Injuries in the pelvic region
Another common cause of blood flow that is seen in people isAtherosclerosis.Atherosclerosis is a phenomenon of narrowing of arteries of the penis that prevents the blood flow, which causes difficulty in an erection.
There are some medications which by consuming on a greater level, can cause erection issues in males. Here are some of them:
Medicine to control high blood pressure
Heart medications
Antidepressants
Pain Killers
Hormone Drugs
Cancer medication including chemotherapeutic agents
Psychological Causes
In most rare cases, a person has been said to have primary Erectile dysfunction symptoms if he had never achieved an erection. It is mostly seen due to psychological issues when there are no other signs of physical ED causes. Here are some psychological causes of ED-
Depression
Guilt
Severe anxiety
Fear of intimacy
Relationship issues with the partner
Facts Related to Erectile Dysfunction that you must know.
1. Erectile Dysfunction is known as the persistent prevention of attaining and maintaining the erection necessary for sex.
2. Both physical and psychological issues can result in ED.
3. Activities like smoking, recreational drugs, alcohol, and other anti-depressants can also cause ED.
Erectile Dysfunction Food
ED is an issue that is related to blood flow. Maintaining a healthy body may be beneficial in preventing ED issues. Some changes in your food habits and diet can improve your blood flow, and here are some food habits that you can opt for-
Start eating whole grains, fresh vegetables, and fruits
Start removing red meat from your diet, full-fat dairy products
Avoid drinking alcohol
Erectile Dysfunction Treatments
The point of relief for people suffering from ED issues is that it is a curable sexual problem without getting any side effects. One can get rid of frequent erection issues by taking proper medication or surgical treatment, depending upon the extent of the issue. Here is Erectile Dysfunction treatment:
1. Drug Treatment
If the ED issue's extent is not significant, then by taking some drugs, you can get control of your erections during sexual intercourse.
Most of the common drugs used are as follows:
Vardenafil (Levitra)
Tadalafil (taken as a once-daily pill)
Avanafil (Stendra)
2. Surgeries
In the cases where medication and drugs are not effective, Dr. Chirag Bhandari (a renowned sexologist in Jaipur) recommend surgical treatment. There are two ways to overcome ED issues: implants and vascular surgery.
A penile implant ( or generally known as a prosthesis) is placed in the pens. This implantation allows you to use a pump that makes your penis larger. On the other hand, if a malleable implant is used, it allows you to adjust the penis position manually.
While vascular surgery works the other way by repairing the arteries that get blocked, it helps arteries to allow blood flow to the male reproductive part.
It is important to note that every surgery or medication comes with its drawbacks, but at the Institute of Andrology and Sexual Health, a team of well-trained and specialized sexual health experts works 24/7 under the surveillance of Dr. Chirag Bhandari to make your treatment ideal with zero complications. Dr. Chirag, with more than 8 years of experience in treating people who are having sexual dysfunction with treatments that have the highest success rates and the lowest risk rates in the whole city.
You can visit IASH, Jaipur at 391, Vasundhara Colony, Tonk Road, Jaipur- 302018, or online consultation by making an appointment at +91 9602081813.