2013/06/12

Impotence: How to Prevent It?

For people who are at risk of impotence, the adoption of active measures to prevent its occurrence will not only help preserve erectile function, but also to maintain a healthy lifestyle in general. Some steps you can take to prevent impotence include:

  •  Quitting smoking
  •  Regular exercise
  • Maintaining a healthy weight
  •  Revise your medications with your doctor and determine replacements for drugs that can cause impotence (never stop taking prescribed medications without consulting first with your doctor) 
  • Acceptance of prescription drugs according to the doctor's instructions 
  • Avoiding excessive alcohol consumption (no more than two drinks per day) 
  • Rejection of illicit drugs 
  • In cases where the presence of chronic diseases such as diabetes or kidney disease, follow your doctor's instructions to keep these diseases under control.

What is impotence (erectile dysfunction)?



Impotence is the inability to cause and maintain a penile erection sufficient for normal sexual relations with a partner. Such a condition is not normal at any age and is treated separately from other problems in the genital area, such as a lack of sexual desire and problems with ejaculation and orgasm.

How common is impotence?

According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 5% of forty years, and from 15 to 25% of sixty-five men regularly suffer from impotence.

A much more common problem faced by most men at some stage in their lives, are isolated cases of inability to achieve an erection. This may happen for many reasons, for example, excessive alcohol or severe fatigue.

The inability to achieve an erection in their hundred twenty cases is not something supernatural and requires treatment only in rare cases. At the same time, the inability to achieve an erection in their hundred and fifty cases, usually an indicator of a problem that requires appropriate treatment.

What causes impotence?

Achieving an erection must be preceded by three things: the nerves leading to the penis should function normally, the blood supply to the penis should be the norm, from the brain must do the appropriate signal. Violation of any of these conditions makes it impossible to achieve a full erection.

Some of the common causes of impotence include: diseases that affect blood flow, such as atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), nervous diseases, psychological factors such as stress, depression, and fear of possible failure, contusion penis. Chronic illness, certain medications, and Peyronie's disease (scar tissue in the penis) can also cause impotence.
 

Is it possible to prevent the occurrence of impotence?

People at risk of causing impotence as a result of their own behavior, for example, due to excessive alcohol consumption, can be taken to prevent its occurrence. However dysfunction caused by other reasons, can not be prevented.

Which specialists treat impotence?

Specialty doctor who treats impotence, will depend on the cause of the problem. Based on the medical history of your family, and your medical history and your current health status of the attending physician may prescribe you medication pills, such as Viagra or similar medications. If that does not work, he may refer you to a urologist for an examination or a psychologist.

What do I do if I have a problem with calling / maintaining an erection?

If you think you have erectile dysfunction, see your doctor. He will be able to carry out the necessary tests to identify the causes of the disorder or redirect you to a specialist. After you determine the cause, you can resort to various methods of treatment.

How does impotence treat oneself? 

There are many different methods of treatment of impotence, including treatment pills, seksoterapiyu, injections in a penis, suppozitorii, vacuum pumps and surgical interference. Every method of treatment has the advantages and failings. you will appeal to the doctor, to choose on your own the optimum method of treatment. 

What kind of insurance covers treatment of impotence?

Insurance coverage of treatment of impotence depends on the type of the prescribed treatment. If there is the documentarily confirmed medical testimony, defiant impotence, insurance covers usually, at least, part of facilities on treatments. At the same time seksoterapiya and charges on medicinal treatment, not getting approval of Management on control after products and medications, not covered usually. you will appeal to the insurance agent, to know, whether there will be your treatment it is covered insurance.
 






  

2013/06/11

Treatment of hepatitis A

In most cases, the virus goes away on its own, but in the course of treatment using medicines. Home treatment can relieve symptoms and prevent the spread of hepatitis A.
  • Reduce Activity
Limit your activity to a level that will meet your reserve of energy. Do not lie in bed, as this can slow down the healing process. Do not work or study, as long as the load does not meet your forces. Until full recovery, avoid heavy loads. If you feel better, return to usual activities gradually. If you go back to the old rhythm of life too early, it may aggravate the disease.
  • Eat right
Even if you have no appetite, it's important to eat right. Replace the three-volume eating small but frequent. In most cases, nausea and loss of appetite do not bother to evening. Try to eat more in the morning and late at night less.For people who suffer from hepatitis, doctors used to recommend high-calorie, high-protein diet. But to date, it is not considered useful, such food can be hard if you experience nausea. Try to balance the diet and avoid foods that you like.
  • Avoid dehydration
At the time of disease for hepatitis A is very important to conserve water balance, especially with vomiting. Drink lots of water. A good option as are fruit juices and broths, as they added calories, of course, if the body can endure them. Many sports drinks are available in the store, can refill the necessary electrolytes that are lost by vomiting.
  • Avoid alcohol and drugs
Hepatitis А virus reduces the possibility of the liver breaks down some medications and alcohol. If you take drugs (legal and illegal) or alcohol at the time of hepatitis, their side effects may be more intense and occur over a longer period. In addition, alcohol and some medications can aggravate liver damage.The physician should be aware that all medicines you are taking, are made from natural raw materials. Do not use any medicine without doctor's consent. Discuss with your doctor when you can drink alcohol in moderation.
  • Try to control itching
In some cases people suffering from hepatitis, itchy skin. To control it, you can apply the medication sold without a prescription, such as Benadryl or Chlor-trimenol. Use this product according to instructions and discontinue their use in the event of side effects. Before using any medication, consult your doctor.Symptoms of hepatitis A begin to take place in two weeks, but the man is a messenger of infection to full recovery, as the entire period of the disease is a virus in the stool.
  • Prevent infection with hepatitis A virus after contact with him
If you have had contact with someone who is ill with hepatitis A, go get a vaccination or injection of immune globulin within two weeks after exposure to the virus.