Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Options
Erectile dysfunction is a sexual disease in which a person is unable to develop or maintain the erection of the penis. There are various kind of causes for erectile dysfunction like alteration in the voltage gated potassium channel which comes from the drinking water. Other causes include cardiovascular disease, high blood sugar, high cholesterol neurological problems, drug effects or hormonal deficiency.
There are various kind of treatment available for the treatment of erectile dysfunction are psychotherapy,surgery,vaccum cylinders, Viagra or some time lifestyle changes are required.
Psychotherapy: In several cases the cause of erectile dysfunction is psychological so psychotherapy is used to treat such kind of patients. This technique reduces the anxiety related to sex, relationship or a kind of intimacy.
Drug Therapy: PDE (phosphodiesterase) inhibitor drugs like Viagra (sildenafil); Levitra (vardenafil hydrochloride) and Cialis (tadalafil) can be used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. These inhibitors enhance the effects of nitric oxide which in turn prevent the breakdown and help in the continuation of the blood flow which help for the proper erection of the penis.
The suggested amount of Viagra initially is 50 mg, though 25 mg or 100 mg can be taken later. Levitra and Cialis start at 10 mg, and continue to 20 mg or 5 mg as required. These inhibitors have to be taken once a day only. A combination of phosphodiesterase inhibitor with an alpha-blocker will help to control the blood pressure. Viagra is very good for the treatment of erectile dysfunction when the cause is in the body. Viagra gives a boost to the confidence and overcome the problem of erectile dysfunction.
Men who have lower levels of testosterone can reduce erectile dysfunction by having testosterone. Some drugs like vohimbine hydrochloride and esoteric dopamine can also be taken but the scientific evidence is not available.
Vacuum Devices: A vacuum pump helps in the erection of the penis by creating a partial vacuum which suck blood into the penis leading to its expansion. A vacuum device is a medical device having an elastic band which when fastened at the mouth of the penis helps in the erection.Alternatively, a stiff rubber sheath can be placed on the penis before the erection and if placed in left it will help to enable penetration and intercourse.
Surgery: Surgery for erectile dysfunction is used to induce an artificial erection.The implantation of prosthesis is done in this type of surgery. If the erectile dysfunction is due to any kind of injury to the groin or pelvis then surgery on blocked arteries is done. This is successful only on younger men and not on older men as they have many other kind of problems.
Sometimes high cholesterol or high sugar in the blood can be a reason for erectile dysfunction. This type of erectile dysfunction can be treated by doing improvement in the physical health, having a balanced diet, doing exercise that help in removing the erectile dysfunction.
