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Penile or Erectile Dysfunction is also known as impotence. In this condition the sufferer is unable to get or to maintain the erection. It is considered to be a very common condition, especially for older men but could be the early sign of more serious health condition like heart disease.
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CONTENTS
SYMPTOMS
CAUSES
TREATMENTS
SYMPTOMS
The symptoms of penile dysfunction is an inability to get and maintain enough erection to perform sexual activity. The severity of the symptoms can vary between men. Seeking medical advice is the first step to getting help for the condition.
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CAUSES
There are many cause that can contribute to this disorder such as :
1. Endocrine disease
2. Neurological disorder
3. Certain Medication
4. Cardiovascular disease
5. Lifestyle factors
6. Emotional disorders
7. Smoking habit
8. Excessive alcohol consumption
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TREATMENTS
Related Acupuncture Points :
CV1 CV2 CV3 CV4 CV6 GV1 GV16 GV20 BL15 BL18 BL19 BL23 BL28 BL32 SP6 KI3 HT7 PC6 ST30
Acupuncture Treatment For Penile Dysfunction
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that if yin and yang are balanced and flow of qi is smooth then the body will be healthy. In order to have a good erection, the body must be healthy. Acupuncture is considered to be a helpful additional treatment. The acupuncture treatment for this disorder targets the acupoints of N6, N27, KG4, KG6, LG4, MP6, B23. The duration of treatment is 20 minutes. The treatment is given as one or two sessions per week up to 20 sessions in total.
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Footnotes
- Erectile dysfunction (impotence) – NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Erectile-dysfunction/Pages/Introduction.aspx
- Erectile Dysfunction: Symptoms & Types – WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/erectile-dysfunction/guide/understanding-erectile-dysfunction-symptoms
- 5 Common Causes of Impotence – Healthline, http://www.healthline.com/health/erectile-dysfunction/common-causes-impotence#Treatment7
- Acupuncture in the treatment of psychogenic erectile dysfunction, http://www.nature.com/ijir/journal/v15/n5/full/3901021a.html