Now a days you are bombarded with advertisements for drugs to treat Erectile Dysfunction (ED), used to be known as "Impotence".
Erectile Dysfunction occurs when you repeatedly unable to get or maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse.
If this happen to you, do not worry as impotence affects millions of men around the world.
While many men know that Erectile Dysfunction is part of growing old and that sometime happen to them for no particular reason.
Impotence by itself is medically treatable.
Unlike impotence, infertility occurs in men 50 percent of the time, yet women are always to be blame for not being able to get pregnant.
Below are five common myths about male aging and sex.
1. You are impotent but your male friends do not seem to have any problem with their erection.
Your erection becomes weaker as you aged.
However if you have medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol you may experience erectile dysfunction earlier in your lives.
2. Your penis is too short for a good sex.
Many men have this misconception that to enjoy a good sex you need a long penis.
Lengthening your penis are mere cosmetic procedures and do not enhance your erection.
In fact this may cause you problems with your erections.
3. You could not have multiple erections.
Correct. Most men cannot have multiple erections.
After you ejaculate, your penis will have a refractory period with in which it cannot become erect.
4. You take medicine to improve your sex life.
Erection drugs cannot increase your sex drive.
They only increased blood flow in your penis, making erections stronger and more rigid.
5. You can die from taking erection drugs.
Deaths happen when you take these drugs without consulting your doctor for proper medical supervision.
Normally the cause of death is due to underlying medical conditions like heart problems.
Under proper medical supervision, these erection drugs are very safe.
Decreased sex drive may be due to andropause, a condition brought about by declining levels of testosterone or male hormone and also the result from sexual problems with the advent of middle age.
It is not a mid-life crisis, but rather an actual physical decline of your body.
It is a matter of perspective.
Solving age-related sexual problems requires a change in perspective.
There are many levels of sexual performance.
You and your partner can feel satisfied with which ever level you choose even in old age.
By now, after experiencing sexual activities through your marriage, you and your partner should have discovered which level both of you enjoy and stick with it.
As you grow older, sex is not a question of function or whether you can do it or not.
Sex becomes an act of enjoyment and bonding between loving couples.
You should focus more on building relationships with the most important people in your life and let go of past grievances.
Also, be mentally and financially prepared for your retirement.
When you enter your golden years possessing financial stability and companionship will equipped you with more fulfilling life in the later years.
Do not let the flame go out of your sex life just because age is catching up on you.
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What causes Gout?
Gout > What Causes Gout?
Gout is a phenomenal among man. It will cause you excruciating pain.
Your toes will be the first organ on your body to swell. Gout is a form of arthritis and a rheumatic disease.
What caused Gout?
When crystallized Uric Acid are deposited in your joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues caused by over production or high level of uric acid in your blood known as Hyperuricemia.
Hyperuricemia indicate the risk of gout but the relationship between hyperuricemia and gout is unclear.
You can have gout even though your uric acid levels are normal or low and other person with hyperuricemia does not show any symptoms or develop gout.
What caused over production of Uric Acid?
Diet - Food you eat that contain Purines such as alcohol (beer), meat, and seafood.
Genetics – Hereditary (not proven but a suspect)
Underexcretion of urate – The inability of your kidney to excrete urate salts of uric acid.
What foods contain Purines?
High purines foods: Category includes liver, mincemeat, sardines, mussels, kidney, anchovies, mackerel, herring, sardines, gravies, sweetbreads, brains and other organ meats.
Very high purines food: Category include lamb, lima beans, chicken, cauliflower, bouillon, beef, bacon, crab, goose, halibut, duck, ham, lobster, mutton, oatmeal, oysters, pork, sheep, rabbit, spinach, tripe, veal, venison, tuna, trout, shellfish, salmon, peas, kidney beans, carp and calf tongue.
What happen to your Kidney?
Your kidney will release Uric Acid through urination.
Due to some inability, your kidneys are unable to release uric acid fast enough.
What are the symptoms of Gout?
The symptons of Gout are; swelling, tenderness, redness and sharp pain in your toes.
Normally all these things happen at night, during the night or by morning you will feel the pain.
How Gout can be treated?
The aim of Gout treatment is to prevent an acute attack.
Repeated attacks can be prevented by using different drugs to reduce the uric acid levels.
To reduce pain, you can apply a pack of ice on affected area for 20 to 30 minutes several times a day.
For acute treatment include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs), colchicine and steroids are used.
While for prevention, options include allopurinol, febuxostat and probenecid.
By lowering your uric acid levels you can cure the disease.
Treatment for existing disorder is important.
Nsaids
Nsaids are the usual first-line treatment for gout.
You can see improvement within 4 hours of treatment and is recommended for the first 2 weeks.
Indomethacin has been the most commonly used Nsaids, alternatively ibuprofen, may be preferred due to its better side effect properties.
Nsaids are not recommended for those with underlying health problems such as gastrointestinal bleeding, renal failure, or heart failure.
Colchicine
Colchicine is an alternative for those unable to take NSAIDs.
Because of its gastrointestinal upset side effects, colchicine is less used.
However the side effect can be reduced by lowering the dosage.
Steriods
Glucocorticoids are found to be as effective as Nsaids and may be used if Nsaids are less suitable due to existing health problems.
Glucocorticoids can improve the condition when injected into your joint this will able to reduce the risk of joint infection.
How to prevent Gout from happening?
Limit your intake of foods high in purines especially beer (alcohol), meat and seafood.
Purines are converted into uric acid by your body that is why purines rich foods should be avoided.
Beer reduces uric acid levels in the blood and contribute to dehydration and also precipitate acute gout attacks.
Always eat a healthy diet that provides you with nutrients you need and helps you control your weight.
Weight reduction helps you in lowering your risk of recurring of gout attacks.
This is best accomplished by reducing your dietary fat and calorie intake, follow by a regular aerobic exercise program.
Drink plenty of water and other fluids, liquid helps your body to get rid of uric acid.
Adequate fluid intake can decrease your risk of kidney stone formation when you have gout.
Posted by: Mo Salle
Read related articles:
• Managing Gout With Diet
• A Few Cherries A Day Keep Gout Away
Books You Can Buy And Read:
Gout is a phenomenal among man. It will cause you excruciating pain.
Your toes will be the first organ on your body to swell. Gout is a form of arthritis and a rheumatic disease.
What caused Gout?
When crystallized Uric Acid are deposited in your joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues caused by over production or high level of uric acid in your blood known as Hyperuricemia.
Hyperuricemia indicate the risk of gout but the relationship between hyperuricemia and gout is unclear.
You can have gout even though your uric acid levels are normal or low and other person with hyperuricemia does not show any symptoms or develop gout.
What caused over production of Uric Acid?
Diet - Food you eat that contain Purines such as alcohol (beer), meat, and seafood.
Genetics – Hereditary (not proven but a suspect)
Underexcretion of urate – The inability of your kidney to excrete urate salts of uric acid.
What foods contain Purines?
High purines foods: Category includes liver, mincemeat, sardines, mussels, kidney, anchovies, mackerel, herring, sardines, gravies, sweetbreads, brains and other organ meats.
Very high purines food: Category include lamb, lima beans, chicken, cauliflower, bouillon, beef, bacon, crab, goose, halibut, duck, ham, lobster, mutton, oatmeal, oysters, pork, sheep, rabbit, spinach, tripe, veal, venison, tuna, trout, shellfish, salmon, peas, kidney beans, carp and calf tongue.
What happen to your Kidney?
Your kidney will release Uric Acid through urination.
Due to some inability, your kidneys are unable to release uric acid fast enough.
What are the symptoms of Gout?
The symptons of Gout are; swelling, tenderness, redness and sharp pain in your toes.
Normally all these things happen at night, during the night or by morning you will feel the pain.
How Gout can be treated?
The aim of Gout treatment is to prevent an acute attack.
Repeated attacks can be prevented by using different drugs to reduce the uric acid levels.
To reduce pain, you can apply a pack of ice on affected area for 20 to 30 minutes several times a day.
For acute treatment include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs), colchicine and steroids are used.
While for prevention, options include allopurinol, febuxostat and probenecid.
By lowering your uric acid levels you can cure the disease.
Treatment for existing disorder is important.
Nsaids
Nsaids are the usual first-line treatment for gout.
You can see improvement within 4 hours of treatment and is recommended for the first 2 weeks.
Indomethacin has been the most commonly used Nsaids, alternatively ibuprofen, may be preferred due to its better side effect properties.
Nsaids are not recommended for those with underlying health problems such as gastrointestinal bleeding, renal failure, or heart failure.
Colchicine
Colchicine is an alternative for those unable to take NSAIDs.
Because of its gastrointestinal upset side effects, colchicine is less used.
However the side effect can be reduced by lowering the dosage.
Steriods
Glucocorticoids are found to be as effective as Nsaids and may be used if Nsaids are less suitable due to existing health problems.
Glucocorticoids can improve the condition when injected into your joint this will able to reduce the risk of joint infection.
How to prevent Gout from happening?
Limit your intake of foods high in purines especially beer (alcohol), meat and seafood.
Purines are converted into uric acid by your body that is why purines rich foods should be avoided.
Beer reduces uric acid levels in the blood and contribute to dehydration and also precipitate acute gout attacks.
Always eat a healthy diet that provides you with nutrients you need and helps you control your weight.
Weight reduction helps you in lowering your risk of recurring of gout attacks.
This is best accomplished by reducing your dietary fat and calorie intake, follow by a regular aerobic exercise program.
Drink plenty of water and other fluids, liquid helps your body to get rid of uric acid.
Adequate fluid intake can decrease your risk of kidney stone formation when you have gout.
Posted by: Mo Salle
Read related articles:
• Managing Gout With Diet
• A Few Cherries A Day Keep Gout Away
Books You Can Buy And Read:
 | Gout: The 'At Your Fingertips Guide' |
 | How To Conquer Gout |
 | Coping With Gout - How To Beat The Disease Of Kings |
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