Spinal impotence: causes, symptoms and treatments

If in men over 50 years of age problems in bed are most often endocrine in nature, then at a younger age the cause of the disorders can be spinal impotence, about the symptoms and methods of treatment of which everyone should know.

Lack of erection or its pronounced weakness, low libido and quick ejaculation are mostly alarming and extremely unpleasant symptoms for any man. However, not every representative of the stronger sex who has such problems seeks medical help.

And all because in society it is considered shameful, and it is simply easier to take one pill for potency, despite its short-term effect. To some extent, this can be called a solution, but it is still better to see a doctor.

What is spinal impotence and what are its causes?

Spinal impotence is understood mainly as the primary lesion of the nerve regulatory points (functional or organic) responsible for erectile function and localized in the spinal cord.

In the early stages, the centers of erection and ejaculation may experience pathological excitability, which is soon replaced by functional exhaustion.

Depending on the degree of damage, the following types of spino-cortical impotence are distinguished:

• With the simultaneous excitability of both centers (ejaculation and erection).
• With the prevalence of excitability of the ejaculatory center, while the erection center is in a state of oppression.
• With areflexia of the ejaculatory center and simultaneous hyperexcitability of the erection.
• With simultaneous hypoexcitability of both centers.

Actual causes of spinal impotence:

• Injury of the lumbar spine or spinal cord, affecting the centers described above.
• Damage to areas of the brain that send nerve signals to checkpoints.
• Prolonged sexual intercourse, resulting in a pathological dominant and stagnation in the pelvic organs.
• Frequent and prolonged masturbation.
• Frequent interruption of intercourse.
• Prolonged increased sexual arousal, not ending with sex.
• Frequent and lingering erection of the penis, which also does not end with intercourse and ejaculation.

All of the above factors lead to congestion in the pelvic cavity, namely in the prostate gland, the initial part of the urethra and the seminal tubercle. Therefore, chronic inflammatory processes in the prostate or other organs of the reproductive system can act as a provoking factor for impotence or aggravate the course of spinal erectile dysfunction.

Less commonly, degenerative and organic diseases of the central nervous system are the causes of lesions of the genital spinal points: multiple or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, myelitis, syringomyelia, ascending progressive paralysis, spinal cord tumors, etc.

Main symptoms and signs

The clinical symptoms of spinal impotence depend on its type and therefore differ somewhat from each other.

With increased excitability of both genital centers, a normal adequate erection is observed, but most often it is caused by factors not related to sexual life, this greatly interferes with a man. As for ejaculation, it occurs extremely quickly and often even before sexual intercourse. Also among the complaints of patients there are frequent nocturnal and rare daytime emissions (uncontrolled ejaculation, mainly during sleep).

With hyperexcitability of the ejaculatory and reverse state of the center of erection, premature ejaculation is noted against the background of weakened erectile function. Even with a poor erection, nocturnal emissions occur.

If both regulatory centers are depleted, spinal impotence is characterized by the following symptoms: sluggish erection, in which sexual intercourse is still possible, long intervals between the onset of arousal, moderate morning erection (all this is characteristic of the mild stage). In a more severe course, the erect state of the penis is achieved with difficulty, sometimes with the help of mechanical stimulation. Moreover, sexual intercourse is impossible or succeeds in unnatural conditions. Often, potency disappears into the vagina, which is why intercourse is interrupted. Orgasm comes late and is poorly expressed. In some cases, erection and ejaculation are not observed at all.

An isolated lesion of the ejaculatory center has such signs of spinal impotence as an adequate libido and a normal persistent erection against the background of a complete absence of ejaculation (taking into account that there are no anatomical obstacles). No matter how long the sexual intercourse lasts, the sperm is not released, the man does not reach orgasm. Such aspermatism contributes to the loss of interest in sexual life and is one of the causes of male infertility.

Treatment of spinal erectile dysfunction in men

Rational treatment of spinal impotence should always begin with the correction or elimination of the root cause of the disease and concomitant pathology. For example, in case of a spinal injury during the rehabilitation period, it is allowed to use special corsets or belts that fix the intervertebral discs, preventing their displacement. It also helps to avoid swelling of the spinal roots.

Physiotherapeutic procedures and exercise therapy prescribed by an appropriate specialist have an excellent effect on recovery. However, with severe trauma or an inoperable tumor, it is not possible to cure spinal impotence.

When the same multiple sclerosis is diagnosed, lifelong therapy with systemic glucocorticoids is prescribed, which, unfortunately, suppress the body's immune function.

The main goal of treatment is to strengthen the spinal points, which is possible by injecting immunomodulators. The most popular and effective drug is Alfarekin, which is a powder soluble in water for injection. The course of treatment is 10 days of intramuscular injection.

It is also possible and necessary to treat spinal impotence in men with the help of water-soluble vitamins from group B. They, in turn, improve nerve conduction and restore myelin fibers. There are two possible routes of administration: intramuscularly and orally, of which the first should be preferred for best efficiency.

In some cases, low doses of tranquilizers are used. The drug should be selected exclusively by the attending physician, taking into account the severity of the symptoms and the individual characteristics of the patient. Do not forget about a diet rich in microelements (calcium, magnesium, etc.), which strengthen the bone and muscle framework, as well as side (partially) restore erectile function.