Our health is the only thing that really matters. However in
this fast pacing world, the health of a person often gets neglected and is
rather affected with ailments. These ailments can be so that the physical as
well as the mental health of the individual can be affected. Not only that, the
near and dear ones of the person can also be affected.
One such ailment is erectile dysfunction.
Erectile dysfunction is the inability of a person to gain or
maintain an erection firm enough for intercourse. Erections occur due to the
accumulated blood in the blood vessels of the male genitals. A person affected
with erectile dysfunction is unable to gain an erection because there is no
accumulated blood in blood vessels in the genitals of the person. This makes
the organ limp resulting in the person being unable to have intercourse with
his partner.
There are many causes of erectile dysfunction. Some of them
are listed below. It should be noted that erectile dysfunction can be caused by
a number of physical or psychological causes.
Physical causes
- Heart diseases
- Clogged blood vessels
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Parkinson’s disease, etc.
Psychological causes
- Depression
- Lack of stimulation
- Anxiety
- Nervousness
- A feeling of guilt and shame from a previous embarrassing incident, etc.
Truth is everyone has experienced difficulty in gaining or
maintaining an erection long enough for intercourse at least once in his life.
But this does not mean that the person has erectile dysfunction. When the
frequency of these incidents increases then the person needs to consult a
doctor for proper guidance.
So how can we help fight the effects of erectile dysfunction
in the body?
There are various devices and medications that are used to help
a person gain an erection. People however prefer the medication route for this
ailment. Oral ED medications are easier to take and are known to be effective
in minutes.
Viagra
is one of the many medications to treat ED. Let us see more in detail.
Viagra is an effective medication for the treatment of
erectile dysfunction. The active compound in Viagra is Sildenafil. Sildenafil
is a PDE5 inhibitor that helps in the inhibition of the degrading action of the
Phosphodiesterase Type5 hormone. Following this, the Sildenafil compound
relaxes the blood vessels of the genitals. This relaxation of the muscles and
vessels in the genitals allows the openings of the blood vessels to be widened
up. This allows the blood in the vicinity to enter the vessels making them
swell up and also make the muscles swell up in the similar way. This effect
ultimately gives the user a firm erection.
Viagra is in fact, the world’s first ED medication. It was
FDA Approved for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in 1998. Following that
the medication has helped many people get rid of their erectile dysfunction
problems. After the advent of Viagra in the market, many other ED medications were
developed. But none of them have been yet able to gain the brand status of Viagra.
The miracle ED medication was developed as an accident. Viagra
was initially developed to treat pulmonary hypertension in the body. Later it
was found that erections were one of the effects of the med, and as such it was
used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction from then on. Pfizer
Laboratories is the prime manufacturer of Generic Viagra. Viagra is marketed as
blue, diamond pills that with the word Pfizer imprinted on one side and the
strength of the med on the other.
Uses
- Viagra is primarily used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men.
- It is also helpful in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension in the body
Side Effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Abnormal vision or blurriness
- Sudden loss or decrease in the hearing
- Reddening, flushing
- Runny nose, etc.
- In some of the rarest cases the med is also known to have shown allergic reactions; however this depends on the physiology of the user not the drug itself.
In case of any side effects or any allergic reactions one
must stop the medication at the earliest and consult a doctor immediately for
medical assistance.
Precautions
- Always inform your doctor about any allergies you might be having or any prior medications you might be taking. This will help the doctor in giving you a proper dose for your medications and also to see if the person’s physiology is suited for the med.
- Never overdose
- People with cardiac, renal and hepatic ailments should avoid this drug
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women should also avoid this drug
- Never mix the medication with alcohol. Doing so will lower the blood pressure of the individual to dangerously low levels.
- Never take grapefruit with the med
- This is not a recreational drug. Do not abuse it.
- It should also be noted that the medication cannot work without proper stimulation.
Viagra
is a very helpful drug for the treatment of impotence. Proper care and guidance
can go a long way in helping a person lead a happy and satisfied life.
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