{"id":6294,"date":"2017-09-08T11:50:44","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T11:50:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alldaychemist.com\/blog\/?p=6294"},"modified":"2022-07-22T08:56:17","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T08:56:17","slug":"ed-may-indicate-risk-parkinsons-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alldaychemist.com\/blog\/ed-may-indicate-risk-parkinsons-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"ED may indicate a risk of Parkinson’s disease"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to a new study, erectile dysfunction (ED) may indicate a risk of Parkinson\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n

You already know that issues with your reproductive organ can give rise to underlying heart disease. A new study suggests that erectile dysfunction can also indicate a higher risk of developing Parkinson\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n

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ED and Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

ED occurs when you cannot get or maintain a penile erection enough for satisfactory intercourse. In some cases, penis, the sex organ of a male becomes partly erect, but not hard enough to perform intercourse. In some men, there is no fullness of the penis at all. The sexual problem is also called as impotence.<\/p>\n

Parkinson\u2019s disease (PD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders as well as motor related disorders worldwide. It involves motor system, cognitive, mental, and autonomic functions. PD is a condition that affects the production of dopamine chemical in the brain, which in turn can affect the sexual function and control of body movements. People with this brain problem have trouble walking and using muscles in a coordinated way. Many clinical studies suggest that Parkinson\u2019s disease treatment and the disease itself can cause sexual dysfunction or affect an individual\u2019s life. Other erectile dysfunction causes\u00a0for a person with Parkinson\u2019s include stress, depression, anger, issues with body image or self-esteem, and disease related fatigue. This neurological condition can affect your partner\u2019s sexuality too.<\/p>\n

Open communication and understanding between the partners are the best remedies for healthy relationships and sexual issues. Professional counseling or medical treatments can also help in relieving erectile dysfunction symptoms<\/a>. However, it is important to see your health care specialist if you are concerned about your health condition, treatment, sexual relationships, or sexuality.<\/p>\n

Parkinson\u2019s disease and nervous system<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Like other basic body functions, the human sexual function and responses are under the control of the nervous system. The brain is the center of control of all body functions. It works by sending out the signals to the different body organs by way of nerve fibers. However, some of the messages we do not control, some things happen automatically like an increase or decrease in heart rate. The nerve fibers that go from the brain to the muscles that we can control are the ones that are affected by the neurological condition, Parkinson’s disease. The loss of dopamine, a brain chemical in PD patients, has an impact on the autonomic nervous system. This may develop sexual issues. For example:<\/p>\n