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High cholesterol can cause erectile dysfunction. This is because high levels of cholesterol in the body can damage nerves, blood vessels and blood supply. Photos/Getty Images
Reporting from the Times of India, Saturday (14/1/2023) this can cause erectile dysfunction. If you are experiencing this problem, it is best to get it checked by visiting a doctor.
Erectile dysfunction is a condition when a man is unable to get or maintain a strong erection for sexual intercourse. Most men experience erectile difficulties from time to time and this is nothing to worry about.
However, if it is an ongoing problem, then it could be from an underlying condition. There are several reasons why a person experiences erectile dysfunction, both physical and psychological. One of these physical aspects can be high cholesterol.
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According to medical experts, if erectile dysfunction is caused by a chronic condition such as high cholesterol, then managing cholesterol levels can help stop further damage to the nerves and blood vessels in the penis.
For the most part, high cholesterol levels can be managed by making healthy lifestyle changes. This includes exercising regularly and quitting alcohol, tobacco, smoking and any other form of substance abuse.
Dietary changes also help control cholesterol. Avoid eating foods like fatty meat, butter, ghee, cream, cakes, biscuits. Instead, eat oily fish like salmon, brown rice, whole-grain bread, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables.
Besides high cholesterol, other physical causes of erectile dysfunction include heart disease, blocked arteries, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and Parkinson’s disease. Oral medications such as sildenafil or Viagra are the most common treatments for erectile dysfunction.
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However, about 30 to 40 percent of men do not respond to this treatment. This medication works by relaxing the erectile tissue and blood vessels in the penis. This medication also works by increasing blood flow making it easier to get and maintain an erection.
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