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Young Man in whom a Healthy Habit caused erectile dysfunction
1. 30-year-old Rijo consulted me for 3-month history of problem with erection. He was evaluated by Urologist/Andrologist & no cause for the same was found. Therefore, he was referred to rule out neurological disease.
1. 30-year-old Rijo consulted me for 3-month history of problem with erection. He was evaluated by Urologist/Andrologist & no cause for the same was found. Therefore, he was referred to rule out neurological disease.
2. Rijo was well three months ago, when he noticed erectile dysfunction (ED). He also had numbness in penis and surrounding regions, which was worse in mornings and better in evenings. There was no back pain or leg pain.
#MedTwitter #erectile #dysfunction #ED
#MedTwitter #erectile #dysfunction #ED
3. On enquiring about his fitness regime, he mentioned that he was passionate about #cycling and he cycled about 400 km per week (including 100+ km on Sundays). I could now guess the reason for his ED.
#diabetes and #Neurology
1. Peripheral #neuropathy can be the first manifestation of diabetes. 50-70% of diabetics suffer from neuropathy. Pain and burning sensation of feet are common symptoms. Numbness of feet can predispose to ulcer formation.
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1. Peripheral #neuropathy can be the first manifestation of diabetes. 50-70% of diabetics suffer from neuropathy. Pain and burning sensation of feet are common symptoms. Numbness of feet can predispose to ulcer formation.
#WorldDiabetesDay #Medtwitter
2. Diabetes is a common risk factor of #stroke, seen in 30% of stroke cases. Diabetes leads to poorer outcome in stroke patients- longer length of hospital stay, higher risk of complications, higher risk of death due to stroke and greater disability in stroke survivors.
3. Diabetes is associated with higher risk of dementia including Alzheimer's disease. The risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and conversion of MCI to dementia is higher in diabetics. Longer duration of diabetes and uncontrolled diabetes further increase the risk of dementia.
