Many men are embarrassed to admit that they have erectile dysfunction. They may chock it up to stress and turn to their doctor just for a prescription of Viagra. While this may help a man’s erectile dysfunction, it may only be masking a more serious and/or deadly condition.
Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
Think about how a man gets an erection. When a man is excited, his arteries rush blood to his penis. Well, if he’s not getting an erection, blood is not making it there. Therefore, he needs to find out why. Of course, stress is one of the biggest reasons why men suffer from erectile dysfunction. However, it’s not always all about stress. When arteries are not supplying blood to the penis, they may not be adequately supplying it to the heart or brain, either. Over time, clogged arteries will get worse, especially when it’s left untreated because one of the warning signs – impotency – has been corrected.
Talking to Your Doctor
If you are experiencing erectile dysfunction, ask your doctor to do a full work up on you. Your physician should test for high blood pressure, cholesterol and coronary heart disease. If all those come back clear, THEN you can say that it’s stress and resume your Viagra with peace of mind.
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August 7th, 2010 at 10:01 am
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