Suggest Ways To Manage Erectile Dysfunction In A 70-year-old

Posted on Tue, 27 Mar 2018

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Question : I am 70 year old, healthy person, but inspite of desire not getting errection, can you suggest

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soujanya (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
My suggestion.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I understand you have a problem with your erection. I would like to know if you have any medical problems such as diabetes, hypertension or any atherosclerotic heart problems. Are you on multiple medications?

In elderly people, due to vascular blood insufficiency, erections may get affected. This erection problem may also be a result of some drug interactions.

Please provide these details to help you.

Thank you.

Regards,
Dr. Soujanya
Psychiatrist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soujanya (38 minutes later)

Dr XXXXXXX

I take Dimicron MXR 500 OD and Cardace am 2.5 mg OD.
No medicine for Cardio.
Diabetes Type II under fully controlled, so my B.P.
Above medicine takeing since last 4 years.
No other problem, Haemoglobin maitained at 15+

Now can you suggest me any medication.

XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soujanya (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
My suggestion.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I have gone through medical history and condition. As your sugar levels are under control and you have no cardiac problems, I would like to suggest you try phosphodiesterase inhibitors like Sildenafil or Tadalafil to improve your erection.

Hope this information helps you.

Thank you.

Regards,
Dr. Soujanya
Psychiatrist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy