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What is Erectile Dysfunction?

An erection depends on healthy blood vessels, nerves, hormones and a relaxed state of mind working together. When any one of these is disturbed, the penis does not receive or hold enough blood, and an erection becomes difficult to achieve or sustain.

An occasional episode is normal and is usually caused by stress, fatigue or alcohol. It is considered erectile dysfunction when the problem continues for three months or more, or when it begins to affect your confidence and your relationship. That is the point at which a consultation is worthwhile - not later.

ED is far more common than most men assume, and it increases with age. It should never be self-treated with over-the-counter or unregulated medication, because doing so hides the underlying cause instead of correcting it.

Erectile dysfunction consultation at Medithics, Kolkata

What Causes Erectile Dysfunction?

Physical causes are the most frequent, and they are the reason ED should always be medically assessed:

  • Vascular: narrowed or damaged blood vessels from high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease - the same process that affects the heart affects the penis, usually earlier.
  • Diabetes: long-standing or poorly controlled blood sugar damages both the small blood vessels and the nerves involved in an erection.
  • Hormonal: low testosterone, thyroid disorders or a raised prolactin level.
  • Neurological: spinal injury, stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis or nerve injury after pelvic or prostate surgery.
  • Medication: certain drugs for blood pressure, depression, prostate enlargement and ulcers list ED as a side effect.
  • Lifestyle: smoking, excess alcohol, substance use, obesity and a sedentary routine.

Psychological causes such as performance anxiety, depression, work stress and relationship difficulty are also common, particularly in younger men. In practice, many patients have a combination of both - a physical trigger followed by anxiety that keeps the problem going.

When Should You See a Doctor?

Book a consultation if you notice any of the following:

  • Difficulty getting an erection on most occasions for three months or longer.
  • An erection that is achieved but cannot be maintained.
  • Reduced sexual desire, or a change in the firmness of morning erections.
  • Premature or delayed ejaculation occurring alongside the problem.
  • ED that begins after starting a new medication, or after pelvic surgery or injury.
  • ED accompanied by chest discomfort, breathlessness, unexplained fatigue or known diabetes.

That last point matters. Erectile dysfunction can precede a cardiac event by several years, so an ED assessment at Medithics also screens your cardiovascular and metabolic health. Treating the symptom without checking the cause is a missed opportunity.

Erectile dysfunction diagnosis and tests in Kolkata

How is Erectile Dysfunction Diagnosed?

Consultation

Your consultation begins with a private discussion of your symptoms, how long they have been present, your medical and surgical history, current medication, and lifestyle factors. Nothing about this conversation leaves the consulting room.

Examination and Tests

Depending on that assessment, your specialist may advise:

  • Blood tests: fasting blood sugar and HbA1c, lipid profile, thyroid function, and serum testosterone and prolactin to check for a hormonal cause.
  • Penile Doppler ultrasound: assesses blood flow into and out of the penis and distinguishes a vascular cause from other causes.
  • Physical examination: of the genitalia, prostate and secondary sexual characteristics, along with blood pressure and BMI.
  • Nocturnal erection assessment: helps separate a physical cause from a predominantly psychological one.
  • Cardiovascular screening: advised where the history or test results suggest an underlying vascular problem.

The purpose of this workup is simple - to identify precisely why the problem is occurring, so that the treatment corrects the cause rather than masking it.

Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Options

Treatment is selected for the cause identified during your assessment, and is reviewed as you progress.

  • Treating the underlying condition: controlling diabetes, blood pressure or cholesterol, correcting a hormone deficiency, or reviewing a medication that is contributing to the problem.
  • Lifestyle correction: stopping smoking, reducing alcohol, weight reduction and regular exercise. These produce measurable improvement and are part of every treatment plan.
  • Oral medication: PDE5 inhibitors, prescribed and dose-adjusted by your doctor. These are not suitable for everyone, particularly patients on nitrates for heart disease, which is why a prescription and a proper assessment are essential.
  • Counselling and sex therapy: where anxiety, depression or relationship stress is a significant factor, individually or with your partner.
  • Vacuum erection devices: a safe, drug-free option, useful when medication is unsuitable.
  • Intracavernosal injection therapy: for patients who do not respond adequately to oral medication.
  • Penile implant surgery: considered for severe, long-standing ED that has not responded to other treatment, with high patient satisfaction rates.

Please do not use medication bought without a prescription. Dose, drug interactions and cardiac safety all need medical supervision.

Why Choose Medithics for ED Treatment in Kolkata?

  • Complete privacy. Discreet consultation rooms and strictly confidential records.
  • Specialist-led care. Experienced urologists and andrologists, supported by endocrinology, cardiology and psychiatry within the same clinic when your assessment calls for it.
  • Cause-first approach. We investigate before we prescribe, so that treatment addresses the reason and not only the symptom.
  • Diagnostics in-house. Blood tests and imaging at our own pathological laboratory, so your workup is completed quickly.
  • Transparent cost. A clear estimate before treatment begins, with No Cost EMI available.
  • Follow-up that continues. Your response to treatment is reviewed and the plan adjusted until the result is satisfactory.
Frequently Asked Questions

Is erectile dysfunction curable? In most men it is treatable, and often fully reversible once the cause is identified and managed.

Which doctor should I consult? A urologist or andrologist. Other specialists are involved only if your assessment indicates a hormonal, vascular or psychological cause.

Is my consultation confidential? Yes, entirely.

What does treatment cost? It depends on the tests advised and the plan selected. You will receive a clear estimate before treatment begins.

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