Vitamin D deficiency has been linked with rickets, cancer, cardiovascular disease, severe asthma in children and cognitive impairment in older adults. Causes include not ingesting enough of the vitamin over time, having limited exposure to sunlight, having dark skin, and obesity. Symptoms include bone pain and muscle weakness. Treatment for vitamin D deficiency involves obtaining more vitamin D through supplements, diet, or exposure to sunlight.
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Psychotherapy can be beneficial for men with erectile dysfunction even when erectile dysfunction has a known physical cause. The therapist can instruct the man and his partner in techniques to reduce performance anxiety and improve intimacy. Therapy can also help couples adjust to the use of vacuum devices and implants. Erectile Dysfunction Treatment: Alternative Therapies
Jammwal said that strengthening the pelvic region can help a great deal. “KalariSutra is a set of 19 exercises which, if practiced daily, will help in rejuvenating your blood flow and bring sexual energy back into the pelvic region,” he said while demonstrating a set of exercises inspired from martial art form.
Impotence treatments were discussed in the oldest Chinese text, The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine, which describes traditional Chinese medicine during the time of the Yellow Emperor’s rule which ended around 2600 BC. One of the treatments for impotence discussed is a potion with 22 ingredients.4
These findings suggest that patients who present with ED and CV risk factors should be evaluated for silent CVD and should undergo a thorough CV evaluation.
Other treatments also have possible side effects and complications. Ask your provider to explain the risks and benefits of each treatment.
DepressionAnxietyOther mental health disordersStressFeeling self-conscious or nervous about sexRelationship problems
A healthy nervous system that conducts nerve impulses in the brain, spinal column, and penisHealthy arteries in and near the corpora cavernosa that when stimulated can bring increased blood flow into the penisHealthy muscles and fibrous tissues within the corpora cavernosa, which can distend to allow the penis to fill with bloodAdequate levels of nitric oxide in the penisNormal-functioning tunica albuginea that allows for compression of the veinsAppropriate psychosocial interactions
A wide variety of treatments for ED are now available. Remember, however, that not all men are entitled to treatment through the NHS.
Sometimes called Doppler ultrasound, this is another way to check blood flow to the penis. It may be used along with the injection test.
If your urologist suspects a particular medication to be the root cause of your erectile dysfunction (ED), they may offer an alternative drug. However, do not stop taking medications without their advice.
A penile prosthesis is a pair of malleable (bendable) rods that are surgically inserted into the penis. It allows erections to happen by a mechanism of compressing on a special part by the device. Men disappointed with other treatments might be fit for penile prosthesis. Medical Author: Stephen W Leslie, MD, FACS Medical Editor: Bradley Fields Schwartz, DO, FACS Medical Editor: Mary L Windle, PharmD Medical Editor: Martin I Resnick, MD What to Expect During Your Doctor Visit Sexual, Medical, and Psychosocial History to Diagnose Erectile Dysfunction Physical Examination to Diagnose Erectile Dysfunction Laboratory Testing to Diagnose Erectile Dysfunction Imaging Studies to Diagnose Erectile Dysfunction Further Testing to Diagnose Erectile Dysfunction Diagnostic Testing Results Diagnosing Erectile Dysfunction Pictures Diagnosing Erectile Dysfunction Topic Guide Men are frequently reluctant to discuss their sexual problems, particularly erectile dysfunction or ED, and often need to be specifically asked.You can assist and initiate this process just by telling your doctor directly that erectile dysfunction is a problem for you. Opening a dialogue allows your doctor to begin the investigation or refer you to a consultant.Scheduling enough time with your doctor to conduct a full interview and physical examination is important.After performing a full interview, physical examination, and laboratory testing, your doctor can then discuss your particular situation, the most likely cause, and reasonable treatment options.
If you have erectile dysfunction, there are many ways your doctor can help you treat it. But you may want to consider complementary or alternative therapies, such as nutritional supplements, herbal remedies, acupuncture, and talk therapy. Just be sure to talk to your doctor first.
Implantable penile prostheses are considered experimental and investigational for other indications because their effectiveness for indications other than the one listed above has not been established.
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With GAINSWave®, those suffering from ED no longer have to remember to take oral medications, nor do they have to try to take the medication just before they are going to have sex.