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I have difficulties with achieving and maintaining erections.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 45-year-old male, and I have been experiencing difficulties with achieving and maintaining erections. I am interested in understanding more about PDE5 inhibitors as a potential solution for erectile dysfunction. Can you provide insights into how PDE5 inhibitors work, their effe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I can understand your concern. PDE5 inhibitor works by increasing blood supply to penis. Common side effects are low blood pressure, headache, and giddiness. Avoid using with cardiac medication. With lifestyle modification you can get better effect. I hope this helps. T... Read Full »
Despite taking medications, my penile injury has been getting worse. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor,I have had a penile injury, which has been getting worse recently. Eight months back, I got injured and improved after a few days. But I again had pain while I was doing weight lifting. So it has been eight months, and it feels like blood vessels are blocked, and the pleasure from my er... Read Full »
Answer: Hello doctor, I read your query and understand your concern.Has your penis changed its curvature since the injury? Can you feel a hard lump on either side of the shaft? Is the erection affected only during intercourse or during masturbation as well? I would suggest you get a couple of tests done an... Read Full »
Can penile pump cause penis numbness?
Query: Hello doctor, I am using a penile pump under the direction of a urologist. Over a period of each of five days, I think I had overstretched the penis and now have a loss of sensitivity and soreness with no erection. Do you know if it will and how long it may take to recover sensation and remove the s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A penile pump is a form of physical or mechanical treatment. Have you tried oral PDE5 (phosphodiesterase type 5) inhibitors like Viagra (Sildenafil)? It is not advisable to use a penile pump for long durations as any form of physical treatment is bound to cause some ... Read Full »
I am not able to get a full erection, and I ejaculate very early. What is the treatment?
Query: Hi doctor. I am 32 years old. My weight is 72 kg. I am not able to get full erection. I was on L-pride (Levosulpiride) and Nuanxit (Flupentixol) and I stopped it before a week. I do not have any problem like sugar or BP. Even if I get full erection, I ejaculate very early. What could be the problem... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The drugs Levosulpiride and Flupentixol will cause side effects like reduced libido or erectile dysfunction. Levosulpiride results in increased prolactin concentration and thus ultimately poor erection. As you have stopped the medicines just a week back, it will take tim... Read Full »