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Suggest Treatment For Erectile Dysfunction

Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2015

Question: My son is 19 he said he cannot get a full erection its been like this now he said almost a year what can he do about this ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need to consult Urologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that your 19 years old son has problem of Erectile Dysfunction since one year.

I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on his problem.
1) Was he getting erection earlier?
2) Does he get morning erection?
3) Does he nave any major health issue ?

Erectile Dysfunction at this age has to be investigated thoroughly ..
Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical assessment and get following basic tests done under his guidance to establish the cause of his ED.
1) Haemogram
2) Blood sugar levels
3) Thyroid hormone assessment
4) Serum testosterone and prolactin.
5) Colour Doppler Ultrasound Scanning of Penis.

Further treatment will depend upon the results of these tests and final diagnosis.

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. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (53 minutes later)

He said that he had gotten erections prior to all this happening.And yes he does get an erection in the AM but it its not a full one tends to go soft quickly
he wants me to ask if he could use Viagra or is he to young?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Viagra is to be used only when one wants to have sex with female partner.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for feed back .

His ED problem seems to be psychogenic in origin . Following measure will help him to boost up his confidence and getting good erection.

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 anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday..
4) Avoid alcohol and smoking.

He can certainly try Sildenafil (Viagra). only when he plans to have sex with his female partner.

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (17 hours later)

wants to know if needs a script for the Viagra or is there something else that he could use that's
over the counter?

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

Brief Answer:
Need prescription of qualified DR if want to purchase it from drug store.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.Viagra is available on online drug stores .You can purchase it.

I do not know any other drug sold over the counter.

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar