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Sexually Active, Having Erection Problem, Bad Lower Back Since Military Days. Solution?

I am a healthy, 43 year old man. I live a very active lifestyle and have been, up to this point, very sexually active with my wife. I am now experiencing problems maintaining an erection, mostly while on my back. I have not had any medical issues other then a pretty bad lower back from time spent in the military. Is this something I should go see my doc about or is there something over the counter I can take?
Tue, 20 Aug 2013
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Erectile problems can occur due to : (1) abnormal blood supply to the penis for example in conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol

(2) abnormal nerve supply- this can also occur in diabetes, stroke, MS, trauma

(3) hormonal problems- such as abnormal levels of thyroid hormone, low testosterone

(4) psychological problems or relationship problems

You can consider visiting your doctor for assessment to determine if any of the above is the cause.

The most common treatment is medication such as viagra, cialis, levitra.

These require a prescription that your doctor can supply.

I hope this helps


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Sexually Active, Having Erection Problem, Bad Lower Back Since Military Days. Solution?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Erectile problems can occur due to : (1) abnormal blood supply to the penis for example in conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol (2) abnormal nerve supply- this can also occur in diabetes, stroke, MS, trauma (3) hormonal problems- such as abnormal levels of thyroid hormone, low testosterone (4) psychological problems or relationship problems You can consider visiting your doctor for assessment to determine if any of the above is the cause. The most common treatment is medication such as viagra, cialis, levitra. These require a prescription that your doctor can supply. I hope this helps