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Hello I Just Have A Question About Erectile Dysfunction And

Posted on Mon, 30 Mar 2020

Question: Hello I just have a question about erectile dysfunction and its medications. I am a medical student and just want a second opinion from a professional. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide a few more details.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query,
Based on the facts that you have posted, you seem to have been facing a problem of Erectile Dysfunction (ED)...

I shall be happy if you can post me more details to help me in making precise comments:

1) Are you engaged in sexual activities with your partner regularly?
2) Do you get a hard erection adequate to perform penetrative sex?
3) Do you have any health issues like hypertension, diabetes, etc?
4)Do you face a problem of ED every time you attempt to have sex or occasionally?

In the majority of cases problem of ED in young adults is due to what is called performance anxiety. The following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting a good erection.and delay ejaculation.

1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.
2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A, C, D,E.and Zinc
3) Take antioxidants like Almonds 5-6 every day...
4) Avoid alcohol and smoking (if at all do)...

Taking Sildenafil (Viagra)as on-demand will help to get a good hard sustainable erection and to have enjoyable sex.

If these measures practiced regularly for 4-6 months fail to get satisfactory results to consult a Urologist for clinical examination and to investigate further to establish cause for your ED.

Hope I have answered your query, please feel free to ask if you have more questions, I shall be happy to help you.

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (39 hours later)

Hey doc thank you so much for that response I really appreciate it. I am just curious about the usage of sildenafil. I am in my 20s so I believe that performance anxiety definitely plays a bit of a role. I am active in my sex life and this problem has started within the past year. The problem happens sporadically, sometimes I am successful without medication and sometimes I am not. I am pretty healthy, no heart problems, no hypertension. I was wondering if, since I am completely healthy, sildenafil is okay to take. I am not sure how the drug filters through your body so I do not know if this drug can have any long term effects on my kidneys, liver, etc. I just want to make sure that taking the drug is safe because I do use it from time to time. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No harm in taking Sildenafil

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .

Sildenafil is a safe drug and helps to achieve hard erection in Psychogenic origin .

You can continue general measures I have suggested earlier .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (3 days later)

Awesome, thank you so much doc I really appreciate it. One last thing before I move on, are you guys able to prescribe online? Or is this something I would have to set up an appointment for?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
We can not prescribe medicine on line

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up
Since we dot carry out clinical examination in person we can not prescribe medicines on line . You need to consult your family physician to get the same
Thanks and Regards
DrPatil

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T