Erectile dysfunction is not only a sexual problem but it is a sign of underlying heart disease. Those who are suffering from sexual dysfunction are at 58% more risk of getting heart disease. These people should screen for heart problems. Common heart diseases in these men are heart attack, angina and atherosclerosis. This research study was published in the “Journal of the American college of Cardiology”. Scientists conducted studies on 2,300 men to find the association between heart diseases and Erectile Dysfunction (ED). Heart disease risk is doubled if these impotent men also have diabetes. 50% American men (30-70 age group) are suffering from Erectile Dysfunction. At least 50-60% of these men are diabetic. These men are high risk candidates for cardiovascular diseases. Diabetes alone is a major risk factor for impotency. Sexual Dysfunction is an early warning signal for heart diseases as the symptoms of erectile dysfunction occur 3-4 years earlier than heart disease symptoms. So no one should not neglect Erectile Dysfunction and consult doctor without hesitation. Physicians should also check the impotent men for associated diseases like diabetes and heart problems. Heart disease risk is high in those men who have ED at an early age than those who suffered from it in the late ages. Causes of erectile dysfunction: 1. Psychological causes like inferiority complex and fear of non-performance etc. Heart disease risk is comparatively low in these men. 2. Decrease in blood flow to penis. Heart attack risk is very high in these men. 3. Diabetes is another cause. 4. Smoking is the major preventable cause of impotency and heart disease. 5. Alcoholism can also cause impotency. How to prevent Erectile Dysfunction, heart disease and diabetes? 1. Smoking is the major cause for ED and heart diseases. Stay away from smoking and alcoholism. 2. Daily exercise for 30-45 minutes. Exercise reduces occurrence of sexual dysfunction by 70%. 3. Staying away from high fat diet. Caution: Patients suffering from Erectile Dysfunction should not use drugs like Viagra (Sildenafil Citrate) … [Read more...]
Viagra completed 10 years
Wonder drug Viagra completed 10 years of wonderful life. Viagra is a brand name for Sildenafil which is used for sexual dysfunction problems. England researchers accidentally identified its efficiency in treating erectile dysfunction in males while they are testing it for heart diseases. FDA took 10 years to grant its approval. Afterwards, Viagra changed the lives of many impotent males worldwide. Viagra (blue pill) dilates blood vessels by releasing nitric oxide and increases blood flow to organs like penis thereby keeping erection. Viagra got another nickname “Vitamin V”. It is the first oral drug approved by FDA for erectile dysfunction (ED) after more than 120 clinical trials on 16,000 men over 10 years. Before the discovery of Viagra, doctors treated impotence through painful surgical procedures. Viagra should be taken on empty stomach for better efficiency and it takes 30 minutes to start action. Viagra can be taken by men of all ages but its efficiency in females is unknown. Viagra statistics: 1. Viagra released into American market on March 27, 1998. 2. More than 25 million men used this wonder drug till date in 120 countries. 3. It is difficult to tell its effects on the personal lives of many couples. Men who lonely suffered for their impotence were now resurrected their sexual lives. 4. Viagra was originally tested for heart diseases like angina. 5. 50% of men over 40 years have some sort of sexual dysfunction problems. Viagra (Sildenafil) uses: 1. Most commonly prescribed drug for erectile dysfunction (60% market share). 2. It relieves jet lag. 3. It is used in high altitudes to increase cardiovascular performance. 4. It is also used in pulmonary hypertension in some cases. Contraindications: Viagra should be used on doctor’s prescription only. It will show dangerous side effects when used along with nitrates or alpha blockers in heart patients. You should tell physician about your drug history and drugs you are currently using. Patients who have liver or kidney problems should take drug dose as … [Read more...]
Power 1 Walnut: side effects of sex drug
Power 1 Walnut, Illegal Chinese sex enhancement drug, is reported to cause serious side effects, according to Health Sciences Authority (HSA) in Singapore. Power 1 Walnut is illegally used for sexual enhancement in China, Malaysia and Singapore etc. It is manufactured in Guangzhou region of China. Adverse drug reactions of Power 1 Walnut: 1. Very low blood sugar levels due to Glibenclamide. 2. Coma and Stroke in some cases. 3. Low blood pressure due to Sildenafil. 4. Confusion and tremors- Psychological symptoms. 5. Mild symptoms like headache, weakness and drowsiness etc. 6. Sometimes may cause death. 7. Interact with nitrate drugs which are used for hypertension. About Power 1 Walnut: Contrary to popular opinion, it is not an herbal drug. Power 1 Walnut contains impotence drug, Sildenafil (Viagra) and Glibenclamide (Diabetes drug) in unprescribed levels. This sex drug alarmingly lowers blood sugar levels due to high amounts of Glibenclamide. Please stay away from illegal sex enhancement drugs and consult doctor for sexual health guidance. … [Read more...]
Erectile Dysfunction: early indicator of heart disease
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is significant as it is an early indicator of underlying vascular disease. Erectile dysfunction or Impotence which is generally caused by decreased blood flow to the penis is generally an early indicator of coronary artery disease. ED is a strong risk factor for underlying heart disease. This research study was published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Impotence is an sex problem in which man failed to keep erection to satisfy the needs of the female partner. Around 25 million American men are suffering from Erectile Dysfunction. 10% of men are suffering from impotence all over the world but few are getting treatment. ED severly impacts man's ego and most of them never share this erection problem with anyone. But according to new research studies, sex is not as dangerous as many think in heart failure patients. But these patients lose interest in sex mainly due to depression and drug side effects. Regular exercise and staying away from smoking and alcohol drinking may help to get relief from erectile dysfunction. Impotence severly impacts man's self confidence thereby causes depression which again impacts sex life. Psychotherapy plays vital role in treating these patients. Smoking is another major risk factor for Erectile Dysfunction. Erectile Dysfunction is not only caused by vascular disease but also due to neurological and physiological factors. But every ED patient should be evaluated for heart disease especially coronary artery disease. We should aggressively control blood pressure and serum cholesterol levels in these patients. … [Read more...]
Impotence drugs cause hearing loss
Drugs used to treat Erectile dysfunction (Viagra or Sildenafil, Levitra, Cialis) will cause sudden hearing loss. FDA ordered companies to add hearing loss as a side effect in their labels. FDA advised the companies to add “sudden hearing loss” warning both in precautions and adverse drug reactions. The hearing loss occurred in some patients just within hours after taking these drugs. FDA received sudden hearing loss reports from 29 patients. Revatio, a drug used to treat pulmonary hypertension, also carries sudden hearing loss labelling. These drugs belong to PDE5 inhibitors class which relax muscles and increase blood flow to penis to keep erection for a longer period of time. Hearing loss generally affects one ear and it is temporary in 30% of cases. According to labels, these drugs also cause sudden vision loss due to loss of blood flow to optic nerve. Side effects of Erectile Dysfunction drugs: 1. Sudden Vision loss 2. Heart Attack 3. Stroke 4. Irregular Heart beat 5. Sudden hearing loss. If users of these drugs experience hearing problems or dizziness, they should immediately consult physician. Users of Viagra, Cialis and Levitra should immediately stop the drugs after experiencing sudden hearing loss but patients on Revatio should not stop the drug usage without doctor’s advice. … [Read more...]
