Patient's question:
Patient: Male, 29 years old, previously in good health.Condition:
During sexual activity, the penis often fails to become erect sufficiently, making it difficult to complete sexual intercourse.
Doctor's answer:
Erectile dysfunction (ED) refers to the inability to achieve or maintain a firm erection. It is a common secondary form of impotence, typically caused by psychological, medical, or pharmaceutical factors. If the ED is organic, it may be due to rapid venous drainage, impaired nerve conduction, endocrine dysfunction, or insufficient arterial blood supply, among other reasons. Therefore, it should not be ignored. First and foremost, masturbation must be avoided, and healthy lifestyle habits should be developed. Chinese herbal medicine such as Liuwei Dihuang Wan can be taken to regulate the condition, and foods that tonify the kidneys and strengthen essence should be consumed.