Patient's question:
My colleague told me that he has been unable to get an erection recently when having sex with his wife. What should he do about his weak erection and inability to get hard quickly?Doctor's answer:
Erectile dysfunction refers to the inability to achieve or maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse, or having an erection with a certain degree of firmness but unable to sustain it for the duration of sexual activity, thereby interfering with or preventing the completion of intercourse. Chronic inflammatory conditions of the urinary and reproductive organs, such as orchitis, epididymitis, urethritis, cystitis, and prostatitis, are common causes of premature ejaculation. Among these, recurrent premature ejaculation due to chronic prostatitis is the most frequent. It is recommended to visit a regular urological hospital for follow-up to identify the underlying cause and then receive targeted treatment. Daily cleaning of the external genital area with clean warm water is advised, avoiding spicy and foods, quitting smoking and alcohol, refraining from sexual activity, and paying attention to digestion and nutrition.