Is Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Heart Disease?

Erectile dysfunction is also known as impotence. This is a condition in which a man is unable to achieve and maintain an erection suitable for sex. This problem can be seen in men of any age. 1 out of 10 men has to face erectile dysfunction sometime in their life. This is completely different from premature ejaculation, infertility, or low sex drive. To make an erection for men, it is necessary to have the following things -

• Proper functioning of the nerves of the penis.
• Adequate blood circulation in the penis.
• A stimulus from the brain.
• If there is an obstruction in any of these things, then men may face difficulty in making an erection.

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There is a very deep connection between erectile dysfunction and heart disease. It has been proved in many studies that if a person has the problem of erectile dysfunction, then he is at a higher risk of heart disease.

A study has also shown that men who have had bypass surgery or who have had a heart attack, had to deal with erectile dysfunction in the past. Let us tell you that heart disease can develop within 5 years of having erectile dysfunction. During this, the symptoms of heart disease can appear gradually.

Sometimes erectile dysfunction causes such a serious heart disease that there is a risk of death. Men who have severe erectile dysfunction or ED may have to be hospitalized due to heart disease. About 60 percent of men aged 70 years or older suffer from moderate to severe erectile dysfunction.

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Erectile dysfunction and heart disease are related to each other. Let us tell you that erectile dysfunction often precedes heart disease. Actually, in erectile dysfunction, plaque starts to build up in the arteries of the body. Plaque buildup reduces blood flow to the penis, making it difficult to get an erection.

Some experts believe that heart problems arise after erectile dysfunction due to dysfunction of blood vessels. Due to the dysfunction of the blood vessels i.e. endothelium, there is no supply of blood to the heart, due to which the blood flow in the penis is not proper and there is a problem in making an erection.

Erectile dysfunction is not a sign of heart disease in all cases. Sometimes men can have erectile dysfunction just because of stress, insomnia, fatigue, unhealthy diet, and smoking. ED can be improved by changing these conditions. Also, if there is heart disease, then there is a problem with ED after that. In this situation, ED can be cured by treating heart disease.

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If one has erectile dysfunction, then the risk of heart disease may increase. If erectile dysfunction has happened due to some serious problem, then the situation can become critical and symptoms of heart disease can start to be felt. On the other hand, if there is a problem with ED due to a poor lifestyle, then it can be cured by improving the lifestyle. Doctors can prescribe some medicines to treat erectile dysfunction. Along with this, you can also advise on a healthy diet, stress-free, and good sleep. Also, if there is heart disease and then ED occurs, then ED can be improved by treating heart disease.

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