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Difficulty In Erection, Back Ache, High Cholesterol. Treatment?
Question: hello i be 40 in 3 weeks i'm 5'11" 180 lbsi been healthy all my life just some high colestherol, and back pain some times but lately my pennis is not getting hard like it use to
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The problem in getting a good erection might be related to your back pain which might be causing compression of nerve roots supplying the perineum. It can be diagnosed after getting an MRI (Magnetic Resonant Imaging) of spine done.
Other causes that need to be ruled out are psychological causes, poor couple intimacy, stress and anxiety, alcohol and caffeine intake, depression, etc.
Consulting an Urologist will help in determining the exact cause.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Thanks for posting your query.
The problem in getting a good erection might be related to your back pain which might be causing compression of nerve roots supplying the perineum. It can be diagnosed after getting an MRI (Magnetic Resonant Imaging) of spine done.
Other causes that need to be ruled out are psychological causes, poor couple intimacy, stress and anxiety, alcohol and caffeine intake, depression, etc.
Consulting an Urologist will help in determining the exact cause.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
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Dr. Shanthi.E
thanks fot the answer,probably my back has something to do with this, i drink about 1 cup of coffe a day maybe two on weekends does this could be the cause?I dont think is psychological I have a great sexual realation with my wife.
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Your back pain seems to be the most likely cause as the difficulty in erection is recent in onset.
Taking a single cup of coffee daily si not likely to cause such dysfunction.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Regards.
Thanks for writing again.
Your back pain seems to be the most likely cause as the difficulty in erection is recent in onset.
Taking a single cup of coffee daily si not likely to cause such dysfunction.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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