Erectile Dysfunction Treatment in Lake Charles, LA
Erectile dysfunction, or male impotence, is the inability to get or keep an erection to have successful intercourse. Approximately 94 million men worldwide suffer from erectile dysfunction and, most importantly, nearly every man who has the condition can be helped. If you experience erectile dysfunction or male impotence, contact Dr. Farjaad Siddiq. Dr. Siddiq has urology clinics in Lake Charles and Sulphur, Louisiana.
Talking with your doctor is the first step in getting the proper treatment for erectile dysfunction. Treatment process begins with a physical exam that can include examination of your vascular system, nervous system, thyroid, prostate and genitals. For more information about how Dr. Siddiq can help treat your erectile dysfunction, please contact our urologic clinics in Lake Charles & Sulphur, LA at (337) 480-7499 today!
Treatment Options for ED in Sulphur and Lake Charles
If your physician suspects a psychological cause for erectile dysfunction, he or she may suggest treatment from a psychiatrist, psychologist, sex therapist or marriage counselor. It is important to understand that counseling can many times identify and solve many underlying psychological issues causing erectile dysfunction. Such counseling may also be a part of a recommended regimen to treat the problem.
When considering lifestyle changes as an approach to correct erectile dysfunction, consideration of habits that may be contribute to the condition need to be addressed. These include:
- >Decreasing or limiting the consumption of alcohol
- >Dietary changes to reduce the intake of fat and cholesterol
- >Eliminating the use of tobacco and substance abuse
- >Losing weight
- >Exercising regularly
A physician’s review of the medications you are presently taking may result in changes to them especially if they are known to cause erectile dysfunction.
Non-invasive treatments that include the use of oral medications such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra are all proven to improve blood flow to the penis by working directly on the blood vessels. They allow the arteries to expand to produce an erection. Note that while widely available today, they do not work for 20 to 30 percent of men.
Vacuum pump therapy may be prescribed as a non-invasive alternative. The pump device is placed over the penis and a vacuum is created mechanically enhancing the flow of blood into the penis. A rubber ring placed at the base of the penis helps to maintain the blood maintaining the erection. These cannot be prescribed for patients with bleeding disorders, are on anti-coagulants or those with sickle cell anemia.
For this treatment, the patient or his partner injects medication directly into the base of the penis. It relaxes muscle tissue and allows blood to flow into the penis creating an erection.
Schedule an Appointment for Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Dr. Siddiq and his highly-trained staff specialize in providing patients in Lake Charles, LA with compassionate and comprehensive care for their erectile dysfunction symptoms. He will take the time to explain to you all of benefits associated with these various forms of treatment and to discuss them all thoroughly so that you can determine what is best for you. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Farjaad Siddiq, please call our urology clinics in Lake Charles and Sulphur, LA today at (337) 480-7499 or request an appointment here.
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