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Why Am I Unable To Maintain Strong Erection While Suffering From Liver Disease?

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Posted on Tue, 14 Jan 2014
Question: hi I have liver disease and believe it or not but I have lost length of my penis almost 2 inches. with medication im taking its hard to get a real strong erection also difficult for orgasm to occur it seems im not able to get much penetration we are both getting frustrated. any ideas?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Need some more details Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Its less likely that your liver disease could be related to the erectile dysfunction you have. Also the penis could not regress in size, although it may loose the ability of erection and appear shortened. I would like to know what liver disease you have. What medication you have been using for the liver disease, if any? What medication did you try to overcome the erectile dysfunction and since how long? Do you have any other neurological ailments? Waiting for your response,
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (13 minutes later)
I have cirrhosis with hep c I take furosemide 120mg in A.M 80mg in evening 100mg spironolactone potassium generlac syrup 5times a day methadone for pain
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Spirnolactone can be the cause Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. As I mentioned in my previous post Liver cirrhosis can be a less likely cause, but Spironolactone is known to cause such side effects related to sexual performances. Spironolactone is known to cause erectile dysfunction in some. On long term it may also cause impotence non responsive to Sildenafil (Viagra) also. Hence, I would suggest you to consult your treating doctor and get the medication revised. Get Spironolactone replaced with any safe alternative. Need not worry, the condition is reversible and you will regain the erection once the drug is stopped. Regards,
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Why Am I Unable To Maintain Strong Erection While Suffering From Liver Disease?

Brief Answer: Need some more details Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Its less likely that your liver disease could be related to the erectile dysfunction you have. Also the penis could not regress in size, although it may loose the ability of erection and appear shortened. I would like to know what liver disease you have. What medication you have been using for the liver disease, if any? What medication did you try to overcome the erectile dysfunction and since how long? Do you have any other neurological ailments? Waiting for your response,