Patient's question:
Approximately a year ago, something went wrong. Now, there are difficulties with erection, it becomes firm but not lasting. Upon careful examination, there is slow blood flow in the penis. Do you think there might be a heart problem? In the past, there was a condition of heart palpitations and weak pulse. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, it is considered to be erectile dysfunction, which can be divided into psychological, neurological, vascular, hypogonadal, drug-induced, and systemic disease-related types. It is recommended that you go to the hospital to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment. Oral medications such as Sildenafil and Tadalafil are suggested. For male patients with this condition, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the disease. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and pay attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.