Sildenafil Citrate - Multiple Sclerosis And Erectile Dysfunction

Multiple sclerosis is defined as a condition in which there is impairment of nervous function. Erection can be segregated to two types.  The psychogenic type is where a thought-provoking sex or passion triggers erection. The reflex erection in ideally where erection is onset due to direct contact of penis.

Erection relies on the nervous functioning which passes the signal from brain along the spinal cord and in case of multiple sclerosis damages are caused to nerve function which results in erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis warranting treatment with Sildenafil citrate or other drugs like Levitra or Cialis.

About 70 to 85 percent of patient’s suffering from multiple sclerosis experience problem in erection. Erectile dysfunction is not the first multiple sclerosis but it occurs after some years after the onset of symptoms or diagnosis. Erection occurs when signals from the brain and local nerves which cause relaxation of the penis muscles allowing increased blood flow. The genital stimulation caused by the nerves in lower part of the spinal cord results in erection which basically bypass the brain and there is no need for brain to send messages for erection to occur.

But erections that are in response to physical contact or erotic thoughts or visual signals require some kind of interference by the he brain. The signals are passed from the brain along the whole spinal cord to reach the penis. Any inflammation or demyelination in the brain or spinal cord the man experiences erection due to physical stimulation; however, this does not occur in the conditions of foreplay.

It was understood that not all patients with multiple sclerosis suffers from erectile dysfunction. The erectile dysfunction in case of multiple sclerotic conditions is treatable. Regular medications and doctor check up will help to cure the disorder.