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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I am suddenly facing difficulty in maintaining my erection. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 22-year-old male with a height of 6 feet, and I weigh 207 pounds. My penis does not feel erect. Before six months, it was fine, and I had good sex feelings, but now, I do not experience any good feelings, and my penis does not get erect. It seemed to happen all of a sudden. I am ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I believe that you have developed an erectile dysfunction which can occur due to infection, diabetes (elevated blood glucose levels), or hypertension (elevated blood pressure). Please check your blood pressure and do a sugar test, an... Read Full »
I find it hard to get and maintain an erection. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 24-year-old male. I have been masturbating since I was 13. I first had sex when I was 20 years old, and I was not able to do so. I started taking Sildenafil. As of today, I guess I have taken around 30 to 40 tablets of them. I have stopped taking it now. I also used to use Lidocaine... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Do not worry. I am here to take care of you. Yes, masturbation can be cured if you can seek counseling from a physical therapist. Discuss this negative attitude with your partner and family members. Join a discussion group in your locality, enga... Read Full »
I am dealing with premature ejaculation. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor,I am dealing with premature ejaculation (PE). Can you recommend medications to address this issue? Additionally, I am interested in information on increasing penis size and improving stamina for prolonged sexual activity. Can you guide these aspects as well?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms and diagnosis of erectile dysfunction with premature ejaculation, have you experienced any penile discharge or trauma? Please follow the recommendations below: Apply Lidocaine spray t... Read Full »
I have difficulty sleeping and maintaining an erection while having sex. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 39-year-old male and have no disease like high blood pressure or diabetes. I have been married for 19 years, and have six children. My height is 170.18 cm and weigh 163.142 pounds. l have had a problem sleeping for the past few years. I feel I hear noises like that of cockroaches... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, you have erectile dysfunction with insomnia. I suggest you take the following: 1. Tablet Manix (Asparagus racemosus, Tribulus terrestris, Tinospora cordifolia, Semecarpus anacardium, Pueraria tuberose, Plumbago... Read Full »