Also, having too long of an erection despite the absence of physical and psychological stimulation is another form of a dysfunction. Priapism is a persistent, usually painful, erection that lasts for more than four hours and occurs without sexual stimulation. Both are symptomatic of ED and need your attention. The inability to achieve a boner (or have too much of it) is caused by different factors, most of which are enumerated below:
1. Psychological
Factors such as stress, depression, anxiety, guilt, low self-esteem and indifference are the most likely culprits of ED. All these cause worrying, which has an adverse impact on your brain and affect your imagination, which is key to achieving a hard-on in the first place, right?
2. Lifestyle
You see those packets of cigarettes warnings that say smoking could lead to impotence? That was not to scare you – it is a fact. Avoid smoking if you cannot entirely eradicate it. Drinking too much alcohol also affects your ability or disability ( how much is too much, anyway?). It is best to avoid it or as how they say it: DRINK MODERATELY.
3. Injuries
Surgeries that you have sustained especially below the lumbar region would explain your erectile incapacity. It might be best to get prescription medication from your surgeon to address these issues.
4. Hormonal Imbalance
Apparently, males suffer from this too. The imbalance may also be triggered by the prescription drugs or other medications you take. Tell your doctor about this as there are about 300 prescription drugs that cause impotence. Be sure the medication you are getting does not cancel each other out.
5. Physiological
The kidneys are in the approximate area as your genitals, so expect that your ED may tie in with the kidney disease (e.g. chronic kidney disease) you may be having. Also, any disorders in your nerves (varicose veins) and blood vessels (hemorrhoids) prevent the proper blood flow in the right parts of your body.
What to do if you have ED?
Lots of men have dealt with or are dealing with erectile dysfunction, so there is nothing to be ashamed of it. You need to accept the fact that you have a problem that must be tackled immediately. Therefore, if you think you may be suffering from it, see your doctor and discuss the treatment that’s best for you. The doctor is most likely going to prescribe a drug that works by boosting blood flow to the penis to make erections easier to get. It may be necessary to supplement your diet with watermelon, coffee, dark chocolate, walnuts, fruit juice, garlic, salmon and other fatty fishes. Your doctor may also recommend Kale and other green leafy vegetables, which are packed with vitamins, minerals, and omega-3s. To turn the “heat” back up, cayennes, jalapenos, habaneros, and other peppers may be prescribed to you. These relax the arteries and regulates blood flow to the heart and other organs, including the penis. Other food that your doctor will encourage you to include in your diet are extra virgin coconut oil and oysters. Keeping these in mind, you also need to cut down on your excesses. If there is a way that you can reduce your alcohol intake and cigarette smoking while staying on a lean diet in addition to the supplements mentioned above, things are expected to get better. Featured photo credit: Pixabay via cdn.pixabay.com
