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Suggest Treatment For Erectile Dysfunction?
Question: How do I cure erectile dysfunction? Diet and supplements? I don't want to take viagra. Any suggestion. I am diabetic and have cut down the sugar in my diet.
Brief Answer:
Some suggestions but need full evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi Dear User ! Thank you for posting your question here and welcome back.
I will write some suggestions but you need to do a full evaluation by a local doctor ( urologist )to discuss about other options that may help.
Your erectile dysfunction may be due to diabetes and high blood pressure. Diabetes effects the blood vessels and nerves of your genitals that are very important for the erection part.
Not a good controll of diabetes and hypertension may be the cause or worsen the condition.
Taking Viagra or other oral pills may interact with you current medication or affect your heart .
I would suggest for a start to take control of your diabetes and high blood pressure so they both can stay in normal levels.
You are taking Zink and Citrulline that are good supplement for dysfunction. One of other supplement that I would suggest is Omega 3 -(fish oil)will low you lipid levels and improve the blood circulation.(No more supplement than these 3).
Decrease fatty food and sugar (keep doing) in your diet ) .
-stop smoking or stop alcohol if you do .
-Relax ,it's very important to be without any stress (anxiety) before sexual activity.
- Do physical activity every day ( walk at least 30 minutes every day ).
In your case you should be checked by a local doctor :an ECG (heart )to rule out if the heart vessels are affected ,is very important to control you heart regulary since in a patient like you (diabetes and hypertension) you may have heart problems without any symptoms .(keep this fact always in mind),to check for any medications or other conditions that may worsen the problem .
Physical examinations, blood test (lipid levels,glucose levels,testosterone ).
Are some other options besides supplement :
- Vacuum device
-penile implants
-intracavernosus injection therapy
-topical cream ( topical alprostradil ).
and sex therapy
You will discuss with your local doctor wich one is more appropriate for you (after doing the full examinations ).
Wish these help .
If you have any further clarifications I will be happy to help ,if not you can close the discussion .
Thank you !
Take Care!
Dr Balliu.
Some suggestions but need full evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi Dear User ! Thank you for posting your question here and welcome back.
I will write some suggestions but you need to do a full evaluation by a local doctor ( urologist )to discuss about other options that may help.
Your erectile dysfunction may be due to diabetes and high blood pressure. Diabetes effects the blood vessels and nerves of your genitals that are very important for the erection part.
Not a good controll of diabetes and hypertension may be the cause or worsen the condition.
Taking Viagra or other oral pills may interact with you current medication or affect your heart .
I would suggest for a start to take control of your diabetes and high blood pressure so they both can stay in normal levels.
You are taking Zink and Citrulline that are good supplement for dysfunction. One of other supplement that I would suggest is Omega 3 -(fish oil)will low you lipid levels and improve the blood circulation.(No more supplement than these 3).
Decrease fatty food and sugar (keep doing) in your diet ) .
-stop smoking or stop alcohol if you do .
-Relax ,it's very important to be without any stress (anxiety) before sexual activity.
- Do physical activity every day ( walk at least 30 minutes every day ).
In your case you should be checked by a local doctor :an ECG (heart )to rule out if the heart vessels are affected ,is very important to control you heart regulary since in a patient like you (diabetes and hypertension) you may have heart problems without any symptoms .(keep this fact always in mind),to check for any medications or other conditions that may worsen the problem .
Physical examinations, blood test (lipid levels,glucose levels,testosterone ).
Are some other options besides supplement :
- Vacuum device
-penile implants
-intracavernosus injection therapy
-topical cream ( topical alprostradil ).
and sex therapy
You will discuss with your local doctor wich one is more appropriate for you (after doing the full examinations ).
Wish these help .
If you have any further clarifications I will be happy to help ,if not you can close the discussion .
Thank you !
Take Care!
Dr Balliu.
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