Timely intervention can reverse erectile dysfunction in men
Lucknow: As cases of erectile dysfunction are on the
rise attributing to prolonged workplace stress and adaptation to poor lifestyle
habits like smoking, poor eating habits, sedentary lifestyle and bingeing on
alcohol, more and more younger population are getting targeted.
Indian men being highly
vulnerable to erectile dysfunction, feel embarrassed to admit such ailment.
Apart from being a social stigma, ED can be as devastating to the self esteem
of the patient and his partner.
It is important to spread
awareness about erectile dysfunction among men. Men should come forward
regarding the medical disorder and they should not feel ashamed or embarrassed
in admitting it.
“Apart from being a direct cause
for ED, stress also accounts for ailments like hypertension and diabetes which
itself is a gateway for a number of diseases that ultimately causes impotence
in men. Erectile dysfunction can be reversed once an individual starts
medication and make significant lifestyle choices such as regular exercise,
yoga, abstaining from alcohol and smoking and proper counselling can help in
treating.” Said Dr Anjani Agarwal, Senior Consultant & Unit Head
(Andrology) – Urology, Max Super speciality Hospital, Saket
Erectile dysfunction or commonly
known as impotence is the inability to maintain or attain the erection adequate
for the sexual satisfaction of both the partners. A recent study revealed that
men who smoke cigarettes have a significantly higher risk of experiencing
erectile dysfunction. People who quit smoking right away are likely to have
improved symptoms of erectile dysfunction than who those keep on smoking
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