How Do You Cure Impotency From A Hernia?
Men suffering from a hernia can also become impotent. A hernia is an abnormal protrusion commonly found in the abdominal wall, but can occur in other areas of the body as well. Patients are generally unaware that their bout with impotence can be directly related to a hernial condition, and can be helped. Impotence and Hernia Step 1 Surgery may be required. Impotence, or erectile dysfunction (ED), is the inability to maintain an erection, and is usually a symptom of a disease, rather than a problem on its own. Unlike most hernias that are possible causes of impotence, an indirect inguinal hernia is a direct cause of ED; in this case, the hernia becomes strangulated, and descends into the groin. Surgery releases the protrusion and prevents further damage from the strangulated hernia, relieving impotence. Step 2 Consult your doctor regarding ED medications. If surgery does not provide impotence relief, the medication being taken for the treatment of the hernia could be the culprit. Stress
