Question 1

i 70 yr. male had angioplasty in 2004&08, am diabetic, have hernia, hydrocele & suffering from erectile dysfunction since 2004. how to correct these.

Accepted Answer

See urologist: The hernia should be addressed by a surgeon, but only after the cause is determined, e.g. Prostate enlargement, straining to void, etc.  He can fix your hydrocoele at the same time.  Likely your age and diabetes has contributed to the ed, you need a physical to make sure there are no other reasons, like blocked arteries to the penis, but there are medications, oral and injectable for this.

Question 2

i had varicocele 4 y ago, after the surgery an hydrocele came (same testicol). it's half of a tennis ball. is it urgent? do i risk impotence? thank u

Accepted Answer

Urologist: Please see your urologist to get your hydrocele taken care of.  He/she helped you 4 years ago can do so again.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

i have short frenulum. because of that there a band in shape, i feel that i am facing erectile dysfunction because of this. is short frenulum normal or i should go for surgery?

Accepted Answer

: You are self-diagnosing a condition which is invariably wrong, Also that does not cause ED. You should be examined by a Urologist and follow her/his advice.

Question 4

is it possible to get a penis reconstructive surgery for erectile dysfunction.?

Accepted Answer

Surgery for ED: Depending on the cause of ed, medicines, injections, vacuum pumps are often used prior to surgery. Reconstructive surgery usually requires placement of an inflatable penile implant. Reconstruction can be accomplished for severe penile curvature (peyronies) but often requires a penile implant as well. See a urologist.

Question 5

i had a penile fracture and i have a bent penis 7 years from now. can i use a penis extender device to treat my penile fracture? can it also correct my erectile dysfunction? if not, should i still enter in a surgery?

Accepted Answer

: If you really had a fracture you should be under the care of a Urologist who will order the test/tests best suited for you after a thoro exam and decide what is the best treatment. Pl do not use a penis extender

Question 6

reasons for erectile dysfunction n ways to cure it. is impotency n erectle dysfunctn one and the same... what r te reasons for both. can it be cured..

Accepted Answer

Many causes: There are many causes for erectile dysfunction, both physical and mental. Medication, diabetes, heart disease, tobacco and alcohol as well as anxiety and depression are common. Check w/a doctor.

Question 7

what is causing erectile dysfunction in a 20/y old?

Accepted Answer

Performance anxiety: Performance anxiety is major cause of erectile dysfunction in young men. Well, that & life style, eg smoking, excess alcohol, other illicit drugs, etc. Think of it as stress begets ed which begets stress which . . . Well, you get idea. In older (that's a relative idea) men, our (poor) health gets in the way, eg blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, etc. In both cases, don't forget partner, family.

Question 8

i am 22 year old male suffering from erectile dysfunction from 6months. i checked my bp today n it was very low, can some one tell me what can i do?

Accepted Answer

See doc: Ed can occur at any age.  First step is to get full exam from your doctor then urologist. After that many things can help.

Question 9

when do most men experience erectile dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Middle-age: Performance anxiety from casual hook ups becomes less of an issue in middle-age men (presumably in long-term relationship) who now suffer from anxiety due to work, money &amp; family, etc. Depression is still problematic. Years of smoking can take toll on penile blood flow, as can high cholesterol &amp; blood pressure. Medication side effects are common too in middle age since healthy young men don't take

Question 10

can consuming raw garlic treat erectile dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Highly doubtful: There are no studies that show that garlic can help ed. See your physician for a viagra (sildenafil) prescription if medically appropriate.

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I 70 yr. male had angioplasty in 2004&08, am diabetic, have hernia, hydrocele & suffering from erectile dysfunction since 2004. how to correct these.

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I had varicocele 4 y ago, after the surgery an hydrocele came (same testicol). it's half of a tennis ball. is it urgent? do i risk impotence? thank u

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I have short frenulum. because of that there a band in shape, i feel that i am facing erectile dysfunction because of this. is short frenulum normal or i should go for surgery?

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Is it possible to get a penis reconstructive surgery for erectile dysfunction.?

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I had a penile fracture and i have a bent penis 7 years from now. can i use a penis extender device to treat my penile fracture? can it also correct my erectile dysfunction? if not, should i still enter in a surgery?

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Reasons for erectile dysfunction n ways to cure it. is impotency n erectle dysfunctn one and the same... what r te reasons for both. can it be cured..

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What is causing erectile dysfunction in a 20/y old?

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I am 22 year old male suffering from erectile dysfunction from 6months. i checked my bp today n it was very low, can some one tell me what can i do?

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