Erectile dysfunction is when someone can’t get an erection or maintain it consistently for sexual intercourse. Chronic kidney disease can lead to erectile dysfunction because the kidneys help manage the hormones, which affect desire. The disease affects your blood flow, and that means less blood flow to the penis, which is used for erections. Signals from your brain initiate an erection, and kidney disease affects the nerves that send the signals.
Symptoms
- Feeling tired and weak: it is caused by a lower amount of red blood cells and a lower amount of hormones.
- You can have trouble sleeping.
- One can also start experiencing high blood pressure.
- You start urinating more, especially during the night. Your urine becomes foamy.
- Your skin gets dry and itchy.
- You start experiencing swelling in the ankles and feet.
- You will feel like vomiting and nausea..
- A loss of appetite and muscle cramping are also some of the symptoms.
Causes of erectile dysfunction
- If you drink excess alcohol and take drugs, you may experience erectile dysfunction.
- Anxiety and depression are also some of the reasons or causes of erectile dysfunction.
- Having high blood pressure, heart disease and high cholesterol can lead to erectile dysfunction.
- Having low amounts of testosterone is a factor.
- Eating unhealthy food can also be a cause.
- Some medications cause erectile dysfunction.
- Neurological diseases like Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injuries and stroke are also the causes of erectile dysfunction.
The treatment for chronic kidney disease and erectile dysfunction
- When treating chronic kidney disease and erectile dysfunction, doctors mainly focus on the underlying issue, which is kidney disease. Patients are given PDE5 inhibitors, which help with kidney disease. Bromocriptine is used for the treatment of hormone disorders, and patients can be given injections directly into the penis.
- If you are looking for non-medicated treatments, you can quit taking drugs and alcohol. Exercising is also a type of non-medicated treatment, so you can start exercising. You can also go to therapy for anxiety and depression, which can lead to erectile dysfunction. Investing in vacuum erection devices is also a solution.
Important risk factors
- Hormones – Having a low amount of testosterone causes erectile dysfunction because when one is sexually aroused, signals travel from the brain to the nerves in the penis so that nitric oxide is released. Nitric oxide depends on testosterone to relax the blood vessels in the penis and increase blood flow for an erection, so when the levels of testosterone are low, an erection becomes impossible.
- Diabetes – It damages the nerves in the penis that are used for an erection.
- Fatigue – Feeling weak and sleepy reduces arousal and the ability to maintain an erection.
Conclusion
Erectile dysfunction is a serious problem for males because it limits their ability to function sexually. At Sanjiwani Health Centre, Dr Jawahar has found a way to help patients with sexual problems. We offer permanent treatment to your problems, and the medication is purely vegetarian, toxin-free, herbal and has no side effects. Get in touch with Sanjiwani Health Centre for a permanent solution to your problem.
Frequently asked questions
Question 1: Does kidney disease affect my sperm count?
A: Yes, kidney disease can damage your sperm and also lower your sperm count because the ability of your body to produce sperm is affected.
Question 2: Can my erectile dysfunction be cured?
A: Yes, some cases can be cured depending on the cause however some cases are just manageable.
Question 3: Is it possible to take viagra whilst on kidney treatment?
A: Yes, it’s allowed to take viagra if the kidney illness is not chronic.