{"id":5558,"date":"2019-03-27T13:23:11","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T13:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/blog\/?p=5558"},"modified":"2019-03-27T13:23:11","modified_gmt":"2019-03-27T13:23:11","slug":"11-helpful-tips-manage-erectile-dysfunction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/blog\/11-helpful-tips-manage-erectile-dysfunction\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Helpful Tips To Manage Erectile Dysfunction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you experiencing difficulty in achieving an erection? Is maintaining the erection a persistent problem for you? Is it affecting you psychologically? If yes, you may be suffering from erectile dysfunction. As a matter of fact, a lot of guys know that their lifestyle is harming their health, but it isn\u2019t until it begins to affect their manhood that they start to listen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most men do have problems with achieving or maintaining an erection from time to time. However, some men happen to suffer from erectile dysfunction or ED. This occurs when they find it hard to get or keep an erection that’s firm enough for sexual intercourse persistently. The most common factors contributing to ED are diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, ageing, neurological problems, and cholesterol levels. Due to erectile dysfunction, you can suffer from stress, lowered self-confidence, and relationship strain.<\/span><\/p>\n

To address this problem, we have come up with certain guidelines aimed at helping men manage their masculinity with proper erection capability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Re-Organize Your Medicine Cabinet<\/b><\/p>\n

Certain antidepressants, blood pressure medications, narcotic pain relievers, anti-anxiety drugs<\/a>, antiepileptic drugs, and antihistamines can cause problems with your erection. But, one of the most surprising culprits is your painkillers (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and allergy or cold medicine. So, if any prescribed medicines are causing you to fall flat, talk to your doctor about a possible substitution and your doctor may be able to change your treatment plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

We treat patients from USA, UK, Canada, Australia, UAE & 180 more countries. Get an expert opinion on your ailment, click here to\u00a0ask Dr Shah\u2019s team directly.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"LifeForce<\/p>\n

2. Quit Smoking<\/b><\/p>\n

Smoking tends to directly affect the blood flow, which is known to be the foundation for a normal and strong erection. Nicotine in cigarettes (1 cigarette = 10 mg of nicotine) <\/span>damages the lining of your blood vessels that affects the smooth muscle in your penis and inhibits blood from flowing smoothly, thereby resulting in <\/span>Erectile Dysfunction. Some strategies for quitting smoking include identifying your triggers and beating them, joining a smoke cessation program or group, taking a break, avoiding the causes of smoking, and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) e.g. chewing gum, or lozenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Strike Up A Conversation About ED<\/b><\/p>\n

Erectile dysfunction is significantly associated with stigma and embarrassment. However, talking about ED with your partner will help you. It may seem easier to avoid the problem, but good communication about ED is the first step towards finding a solution. Here are some conversation tips.<\/span><\/p>\n