Viagra and cure to erectile dysfunction

 “Health is wealth”.

This is how the saying goes. But with the workload in our lives we barely get to even go for a health checkup. Some health issues can be frightening while some can be irritating and depressing. One such health issue in men is erectile dysfunction(ED) or impotency. There are lots of drugs available in the markets nowadays that can cure impotencies which can be due to both physical and psychological factors. If it is physical it can be cured either temporarily or permanently by medications. But if its psychological than you need to control your mind during sexual activity.

The perfect solution to this problem is to take an ED pill. But what does the pill do? For this we have to know first what leads to ED. ED happens because of the irregularity or faulty flow of blood to the penis. So when you take a pill it helps you in getting an erection by transmitting blood flow into the penis and relaxing blood vessels. One such form of medication most commonly used is Viagra.

The medication Sildenafil, which is sold under the brand name Viagra, is used to treat ED and pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is a class of drugs known as PDE-5 (Phosphodiesterase Type 5). PDE5 inhibitor is a chemical present in our body that slows down the blood flow. Viagra can help men by enhancing the erectile response when a man is sexually aroused.

Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction:

·         The main symptom of ED is inability of a man to have perfect erection during sexual activity.

·         A man with ED might lose interest in having intimacy with their partner.

·         The decrease in libido is another symptom.

Causes of Erectile Dysfunction:

·         There might be many health related causes like diabetes, blood pressure, nerve diseases(in old age) and also some neurological diseases.

·         Smoking and consumption of alcohol might also lead to ED.

·         Too much of work pressure and lack of rest.

·         Depression.

·         Obesity (since it can lead to irregular blood flow).

The history of Viagra in the market is fascinating. It came in the market as a cure to hypertension and angina in the 90s and not as an ED pill. But later, after lots of tests US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved it and Viagra became the first effective oral ED pill in 1998.It is at present the most widely used ED pill all over the word. It also cures jetlagged.

Precautions:

·         Viagra should not be taken more than once in a day. It is to be taken orally.

·         It can be taken before 4 hours of sexual activity.

·         It is not to be taken by men below the age of 18years.

·         It is only for men. Impact of the drug on women is not known. Therefore women are advised not to consume it.

·         Drug interactions are possible. So if you are taking medications, it is advisable to consult a doctor before taking ED.

·         It should not be taken my people having heart, kidney or liver problems. it is better to talk to a doctor before taking any medications.

·         Viagra can help you having an erection. But an erection will not occur only by taking the pill. Ask for doctor’s advice in such matters.

·         Drinking alcohol along with the medicine can lead to harmful effects.

·         Keep it away from children. Also keep it away from people who have a history of drug abuse.