How the big toe can report problems in erection | Cuyo Newspaper

This may be a reality today or perhaps in the future (near or far), the truth is that all men at some point in life will inevitably have problems getting erections; and even more to maintain them. According to statistics, more than 40% of the male population over the age of 40 suffers from this problem, although it can also occur frequently in younger men. On average, one in five men suffer from some degree of erectile dysfunction.

This is already a very serious problem for men, however, which can become an indicator. Erection problems can predict painful situations in the feet, according to a survey from the University of Keele, UK. The study, conducted on nearly 48,000 men over a 10-year period, suffered from gout and others were in good health.

Research has shown that men with gout have a 31% higher risk of erectile dysfunction than those who do not have this condition. And moreover, penile problems can appear before joint problems develop. Those who had gout were 63% more likely to report erection problems in the year prior to their diagnosis. And, after two years with this articulatory disease, the risk of suffering from this other disease increased by 77% more than in healthy individuals.

Taste, one of the most painful forms of arthritis occurs when too much uric acid accumulates in the body. This is known as hyperuricemia. Deposits of uric acid are grouped together in the joints, often in the big toe, and can be so painful that it can even wake up the person who is suffering from it. The affected joint can be red, swollen and hot to the touch.

This metabolic disorder causes the formation of microcrystals in the joints, kidneys and soft tissues. But the entire population that suffers from a high rate of uric acid (about 7%) does not necessarily suffer from the disease, which usually results in episodes of intense pain and redness and swelling of the joints.

The link in the study persisted even after researchers adjusted the study to factors that may contribute to erectile dysfunction and gout, including smoking, a body mbad index (BMI) ) higher and consumption of alcohol.

Although the study can not definitively prove that one condition causes the other, researchers believe that there are physiological mechanisms that can bind them. A possibility? Excessive accumulation of uric acid in the blood can affect the blood vessels, which can lead to the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle, the researchers write. And this has been linked to the accumulation of plaque.

The buildup of plaque in the blood vessels of the penis can impede blood flow, a necessary component to obtain and maintain an erection.

Although further research is needed to confirm a cause-and-effect relationship, the researchers believe the findings suggest that erectile dysfunction may indicate gout before the onset of common pain symptoms.

Source: Clarín

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