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Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is a type of sexual dysfunction, where a man is unable to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. It can be psychological or due to some underlying health issue. Physical causes of ED are heart problems, high blood pressure and cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, prostate cancer, etc.

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Does BPA overexposure cause problems with erection?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 20 years old and have recently been having problem with erection and loss of sexual energy. These symptoms started about two months ago and have been slowly getting worse. There are several factors that I believe are contributing to this, but one in particular is exposure to BPA. I...  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.Erectile dysfunction can occur because of many reasons. The most common is psychological that is excessive stress, performance anxiety, etc. Also, smoking and alcohol are major factors contributing erectile dysfunction. If you have night erection (erection during sleep) ...  Read Full »

I have difficulty with my penis in getting erected. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, My penis is soft, loose, and small in size. As a result, I have difficulty getting and maintaining an erection. I cannot penetrate and I lose my erection when I try to penetrate. I have had tablets Sildenafil and Tadalafil, but they did not help. I have attached my testosterone, TSH, F...  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I reviewed your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Your penis is absolutely fine. You do not have any vascular cause of erectile dysfunction, so I think Tadalafil or Modula (Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors) will ...  Read Full »

Can I take Trazodone and Viagra together for erectile dysfunction?

Query: Hello doctor, I suffer from psychogenic erectile dysfunction, and I take Fluoxetine for depression from the past 11 years. Recently, I took Trazodone for this problem, but I had to wean myself off Fluoxetine completely. I took Trazodone for two weeks, and I started getting full erections, but my dep...  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history. Based on your history, your erectile dysfunction is due to side effects of Fluoxetine. Erection problem can be psychological or organic (problem with blood supply of the penis) or drug-induced. Cialis (Tadalafil) will help if you hav...  Read Full »

I masturbate frequently and have ED with hip and groin pain. Please suggest solution.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 29 years old. My PSA is 0.93. No change in urination pattern. I have a dull pain in the groin, hips, thighs, rectum, and perineum. I masturbate frequently from the age of 15. I suffer ED for two weeks.  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. ED (erectile dysfunction) is the most common problem nowadays. It is curable. Your PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is absolutely normal. ED can be psychological or organic. Psychological causes are stress, anxiety, and other life problems. Since you had good erection...  Read Full »

Why does my penis go flaccid right before ejaculation?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a minor bike accident four years back. A couple of days later, I realized that I was not getting erections. I consulted a urologist and was diagnosed with ED and was administered medicine (in sachets) to be emptied into a glass of water and consumed. That brought back interest in...  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. If possible, please send me color doppler report. Also, do you watch porn or addicted to porn? If your penis doppler test is normal, then the cause is psychological may be due to excessive stress or porn induced erection problems. I see many c...  Read Full »

How can I cure erectile dysfunction?

Query: Hello doctor, I have erectile dysfunction with no apparent cause. The blood test and ECG are fine. I have never had ED. My sex drive is usually not even too much. For the past eight months, my sex drive has been non-existent. I also have no morning erections. Factors that play a role are that I bro...  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Relax and do not worry. ED (erectile dysfunction) can be because of mainly two causes: Psychological (lack of desire leads). Psychological ED can have many reasons, like stress, strain, anxiety, mental trauma, etc. Vascular (lack of blood supply...  Read Full »

How can I get this inflamed vein along my penis shaft treated?

Query: Hello doctor, I have had a large inflamed vein along the shaft of my penis for about 10 years now. It causes no pain at all and no symptoms. I just really dislike the look of this and I need to get rid of it now as it is becoming more of a problem as I get older. I have looked up for symptoms and tr...  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If possible, kindly send me the images so that I can see and suggest you properly.   Read Full »

Can nerve damage cause erectile dysfunction?

Query: Hi doctor, I have erectile problems associated with a lack of sensitivity, and I would like to get some advice on the possible diagnosis and prognosis.  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. If possible please elaborate about your symptoms more. What do you mean by lack of sensitivity? Do you have desire to have sex? Do you have erection in sleep? Is this lack of sensitivity sudden or gradual? Do you have any chronic disease like dia...  Read Full »

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