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Many Poles have problems with sexual potency. What we do not realize, however, is that bed failure may be the only sign of a terminal illness.
Even in the 80s, it was believed that erection problems were mainly mental and nervous. Only the start of the registration tests night erections showed that the cause may be completely different. The volunteers were put on a penis measuring device. In many of the subjects, the recording devices did not notice any changes during sleep. This meant that sexual failure was not due to mental problems, but from organic disorders.
Atherosclerosis and impotence
The cause of problems with erection may be cardiovascular diseases, especially atherosclerosis. It is a disease of the blood vessels that destroys their walls and causes plaques to form there, making it difficult and sometimes impossible for blood to flow. As a result, the blood does not flow to the brain or heart, and the person suffers a stroke or a heart attack. The disease is often asymptomatic at first, and erection problems may be its only harbinger.
Mechanism of erection is dependent on blood flowing into the penis. If, for some reason, it is impossible to get an erection. Atherosclerosis often affects the large blood vessels around the hips that carry blood to the small vessels inside the penis. Obstructed circulation then prevents an erection.
Prevention of erection problems
Unfortunately, many Poles do not tell doctors about their problems related to sexual potency. – Research shows that more than half of the patients who visit their family doctors for various reasons have erection problems. However, they do not inform about these ailments – says prof. Zbigniew Gaciong, head of the Department and Clinic of Internal Diseases, Hypertension and Angiology at the Medical University of Warsaw. Meanwhile, if the problems recur on a regular basis for more than a month, it is worth seeking help.
The doctor will check if they are present in the patient risk factors for atherosclerosisthat is, he will measure your blood pressure, and will order a cholesterol and blood sugar test. Smoking and being overweight are also a risk factor. – If the artery in the hip area is narrowed, the procedure may return to full sexual performance. If the atherosclerosis has damaged many vessels, it will not be possible to restore full efficiency, but perhaps the patient’s life will be saved – says prof. Gaciong. He added that starting atherosclerosis treatment protects against stroke and heart attack.
Potency drugs – sildenafil
Patients with atherosclerosis and the resulting problems with potency can use drugs that stimulate sexual performance. – However, it should be remembered that potency drugs can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, which can sometimes have dramatic consequences. Therefore, you should not buy them online and take them without consulting a doctor – advises prof. Gaciong.
A prescription for sildenafil and similar preparations can be issued even by a family doctor, but he must know what other drugs are taken. Some of them enter into an interaction with potency medications that is dangerous to the patient’s health and life. – Atherosclerosis is not a contraindication to taking drugs that improve sexual performance. However, they must be ordered by a doctor after an interview with the patient – says prof. Gaciong. Thanks to pharmacology, even patients with atherosclerosis can achieve full satisfaction from sexual contacts.
Prevention of atherosclerosis
If we want to avoid problems in bed caused by atherosclerosis, we must prevent its development from an early age. Hypertension, smoking and high cholesterol are the main risk factors. Adequate diet and exercise will prevent excess weight. – A walk is not enough – emphasizes prof. Gaciong. – Three times a week for at least 45 minutes we have to do gymnastics or run, swim, ride a bike or play tennis – he adds.
The anticholesterol diet consists mainly of vegetables and fruits. You need to limit pork consumption, give up butter and milk. Professor Gaciong reminds you of regular preventive examinations. Take your blood pressure and test your cholesterol and blood sugar levels at least once a year. If someone in the immediate family has died of a heart attack or stroke, or is being treated for atherosclerosis, we need to be examined more often.
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