Dr. Enrique Pérez-Castro Ellendt, nationally and internationally renowned urologist, talks about erectile dysfunction, its causes and the treatment of this pathology.
What are the causes of erectile dysfunction?
There are several causes of erectile dysfunction, but they can be grouped into two main ones: organic causes, which are the ones that urologists treat, and psychological causes.
As a consequence, the malfunctioning of the sexual life is a scourge that, most of the times, can be very badly handled, both by the male who suffers from it, as well as by his sexual partner. This can lead to a neurosis that is difficult to overcome.
An early diagnosis can help in the treatment of this pathology. Delay in diagnosis can be detrimental, since any disease caught in time is much easier to solve.
What is the treatment of erectile dysfunction?
Treatment today has been simplified and facilitated in a remarkable way for patients. Most cases can be treated after a detailed consultation. Treatment with some of the drugs used in this problem is usually recommended. Following the instructions of the Urology specialist, the pathology can be solved in time.
Prevention is not simple, there are no guidelines to follow, although many times the problem may lie in diet, alcohol and smoking. Therefore, it is always recommended to have a balanced diet and to reduce alcohol and tobacco consumption to a minimum.