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Can Flu Cause Loss Of Erection?

I have the flu right now and I am taking contact cold and flu. Well I was being intament with my girlfriend and I lost my erection in the middle of it. Could the flu cause this or what could this has never happened before with her and we have been together almost 3 years and intament regularly?
Mon, 3 Mar 2014
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Flu usually occur due to viral infection. Sometimes after flu many person develop post viral syndrome which characterized by anxiety/stress, restlessness, irritability, muscle ache and tiredness. These symptoms can cause erectile dysfunction.

These symptoms usually subside after 1-2 months of flu episode. Daily morning brisk walk, adequate water intake and milk intake improve symptoms.

But if symptoms are very severe or cause discomfort even after 1 month of flu treatment, then medicines like SSRI and benzodiezepine will be helpful. Which you can take after prescription from nearby psychiatrist.

Wish you good health and all the best.
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Can Flu Cause Loss Of Erection?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Flu usually occur due to viral infection. Sometimes after flu many person develop post viral syndrome which characterized by anxiety/stress, restlessness, irritability, muscle ache and tiredness. These symptoms can cause erectile dysfunction. These symptoms usually subside after 1-2 months of flu episode. Daily morning brisk walk, adequate water intake and milk intake improve symptoms. But if symptoms are very severe or cause discomfort even after 1 month of flu treatment, then medicines like SSRI and benzodiezepine will be helpful. Which you can take after prescription from nearby psychiatrist. Wish you good health and all the best.