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Suggest Remedies For Erectile Dysfunction
Question: I am 81 and have erectile disfunction. Is there anything I can do about it?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
Erectile dysfunction in an otherwise young adult usually has no major organic cause, and often responds dramatically well to drugs belonging to a group of drugs called 'PDE5 Inhibitors' (sildenafil or Tadafil), most noted of which is Viagra.
However, I would require some more information before suggesting any of these tablets.
Kindly give a few more basic details,
1) Regarding your libido (i.e intention to have intercourse),
2) Do you have nocturnal penile erections when you sleep, especially in the early mornings,
3) Also, if you can quantify the degree of dysfunction on a scale of 1-10, it would be useful to assess response at a later date.
4) How was previous sex life or married life?
5) When was the problem started? Any specific incidence was there?
6) Do you pay more attention to erection while trying for intercourse?
7) Do you have any physical illness, specifically diabetes or high blood pressure or are you taking any medications?
8) Is there any history of smoking or alcohol since long time?
9) How is relationship with your partner? Any emotional or social problem is there?
Kindly get back to me with this more information. I will be happy to help you after getting this answers from you.
Awaiting your response.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
Ned more information for further comments.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
Erectile dysfunction in an otherwise young adult usually has no major organic cause, and often responds dramatically well to drugs belonging to a group of drugs called 'PDE5 Inhibitors' (sildenafil or Tadafil), most noted of which is Viagra.
However, I would require some more information before suggesting any of these tablets.
Kindly give a few more basic details,
1) Regarding your libido (i.e intention to have intercourse),
2) Do you have nocturnal penile erections when you sleep, especially in the early mornings,
3) Also, if you can quantify the degree of dysfunction on a scale of 1-10, it would be useful to assess response at a later date.
4) How was previous sex life or married life?
5) When was the problem started? Any specific incidence was there?
6) Do you pay more attention to erection while trying for intercourse?
7) Do you have any physical illness, specifically diabetes or high blood pressure or are you taking any medications?
8) Is there any history of smoking or alcohol since long time?
9) How is relationship with your partner? Any emotional or social problem is there?
Kindly get back to me with this more information. I will be happy to help you after getting this answers from you.
Awaiting your response.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
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