An erection is a result of a chain of events and when any of the events fail to happen in the right manner erectile dysfunction (ED) may happen. The common events in the chain include nerve impulses in the brain, spinal column, and area around the penis, and response in muscles, fibrous tissues, veins, and arteries in and near the corpora cavernosa. Any harm or damage or shock to the nerves, arteries, smooth muscles, and fibrous tissues can cause ED. Moreover, in many cases, diabetes, kidney disease, chronic alcoholism, multiple sclerosis, atherosclerosis, vascular disease, and neurologic disease might be the cause.
In a handful of cases, any surgery of the prostate region can also affect the functioning and cause ED. Medication such as blood pressure drugs, antihistamines, antidepressants, tranquilizers, appetite suppressants, and cimetidine are also reported to be a contributory factor in the case of ED.
The first measures are lifestyle changes. However, depending upon the case, the doctor might recommend invasive techniques. The doctors may recommend cutting down on alcohol, certain drugs, enhancing physical activity, and so on. Psychotherapy and behaviour modifications are also recommended for specific patients.
Erectile Dysfunction surgery is a critical surgery but offers the best results, in case of severe problems. The surgery is performed to seek one of the three below mentioned goals:
The device implanted in the penis is known as prostheses and is responsible to restore the erection in males who are suffering from ED. While they are very much a success, there are a few downsides to mechanical devices as well. This includes mechanical breakdown and infection. While modern development has limited the downsides to the minimum extent, there are very rare cases reported of problems with the implants. The malleable implants are usually made of paired rods, which are surgically placed into the corpora cavernosa. The patient, post-operation is free to adjust the position of the penis, and therefore the implants automatically get adjusted. Adjusting the implant nowhere affects the length and width of the organ.
In the case of inflatable implants, the structure contains paired cylinders, which are surgically inserted inside the penis. These cylinders are then expanded by using pressurized fluid. There are tubes connecting the cylinders to a fluid reservoir and a pump, which are placed inside the body through surgery. The patient can anytime access the small pump which is located under the skin of the scrotum and inflate the cylinders. In this way, the length and width of the penis are however affected as it may expand to a certain extent. Moreover, when the cylinders aren’t inflated, the penis appears in a more natural state than any other treatment.
In the case of a surgery aimed to repair the arteries, the prime focus is on removing any blockage the affects the flow of blood into the penis. The surgery is recommended to those men who are young in age and have been identified for having a discrete blockage of an artery. The blockage can be a result of an injury to the crotch or fracture of the pelvis. The procedure, however, is never reported to be successful for men older in age and those who have a widespread blockage.
On the other hand, the surgery of the veins to prevent blood from draining out the penis is the complete opposite. Here the doctors create an intentional blockage. Through the blockage, the doctors prevent the leakage of blood that diminishes the rigidity of the penis during an erection. However, there are doubts about the long term effectiveness of this procedure and thus it is rarely recommended.
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