Asclepius Health Blogs

Erectile dysfunction brings a lot of grief and tension among couples. Not being able to satisfy one’s partner can take a toll on the mental and the physical health of a person. The mind is filled with thoughts of guilt, embarrassment and thinking of scenarios where the person might fail. Basically, with erectile dysfunction the person becomes unable to perform physically due to the condition; but his mental health also gets affected, in time becoming a hindrance to a healthy living of the person and the couple. So is the condition incurable? Well we are far too advanced in medical science for that to happen. Pills that help in the treatment of erectile dysfunction have become a key source of joy for most couples who were affected by erectile dysfunction in the past. Now, how can one know if one has erectile dysfunction? Normally all men in the world have faced difficulty in gaining an erection at least once in their life. Does it mean the person has ED? No! At times, stress, p...

We have all been in scenarios where muscular pain has disturbed or hindered our work. For such situations Tramadol is a very effective pain medication. Ultram, the well known pain medication is a brand version of this Tramadol pain med. Even though there are various medications that are available in the market for the various categories of pain, Tramadol is very useful in treating moderate to severe pain. In 1995 the Food and Drug Administration, USA had approved the pain med for sale and use in many countries including USA and UK. However post 1995; the status has been changed to that of a controlled substance as opposed to its original classification as a non-controlled substance. Even though Tramadol is known to treat moderate to severe pain, it is best known to treat severe pain. Before we go into how Tramadol helps us get relief from muscular pain, let us see a little on chronic pain. Chronic pain is the type of pain that is ongoing and usually lasts longer than six mon...

Chronic pain is one that can last for months to years. It is more of a long term pain that causes a great deal of discomfort to the person. Simple tasks such as walking, writing or something as simple as brushing your teeth can prove to be a matter of great discomfort. Chronic pain usually arises from ailments in the body like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Fibromyalgia. These ailments in themselves cause a lot of discomfort. Chronic pain can arise from acute pain as well. As we know, acute pain is the milder part of pain. However in time, this acute pain can morph into chronic pain. As this happens the person suffers at each step in his/her life. A key difference between acute and chronic pain is that in the case of acute pain, when the root cause of the pain is treated, the pain is taken care of as well, providing relief to the person. But in case of chronic pain, the possibility that the pain can remain even after the cause has nowhere to be found is high. This make...

In this age of tremendous work load and stress, we often forget to look after our bodies. Slowly and slowly the work load starts taking a toll on our body in the form of various ailments. Some ailments are specific, while some ailments are gender or age specific. Erectile dysfunction is one such ailment that is specific to men. Let us look more into it. Erectile dysfunction is the inability of the body to gain or maintain an erection firm and long enough for erection. This happens when there is insufficient blood in the blood vessels of the male genitals. This results in the limping of the organ and the subsequent inability for intercourse. There are many causes that can result in erectile dysfunction. Some of them are; Heart diseases and narrowing of the vessels Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Obesity Accidents that result in vessel or nerve damage Anxiety Depression, etc. Please note that the above mentioned points are only some of ...

Smart drugs provide us with the needed sharpness and alertness we need for our day to day activities and our goals. Nootropics as it is normally called has found its own special place in the market. The smart drug users know and have heard of Modafinil as an active compound in most drugs. These medications give the user a sharp increase in alertness and in turn that helps us in performing the duties properly, fulfilling our goals. Modafinil has many smart drugs that are making lives of everyone around them better. Some of the Modafinil based drugs are: Provigil, Modalert, Modvigil, etc. All the mentioned drugs are varied in the intensity of their strength and this allows the user to select from the list as to which smart drug is best suited for them. The medication should however be given by the doctor and a dose and a strength mentioned by the medical professional. Let us now look at the smart drug: Modvigil . Modvigil is a cognitive enhancer that also helps in the treat...

The frequency at which people are suffering from pain is increasing every day. Mostly due to lifestyle causes and the excessive stress on the muscles, we fall victim to pain.   Pain can be defined as a feeling of distress, suffering, or agony, caused by stimulation of specialized nerve endings. Its purpose is chiefly protective;it acts as a warning that tissues are being damaged and induces the sufferer to remove or withdraw from the source. Acute pain usually comes on suddenly and is caused by something specific. It is sharp in quality. Acute pain usually does not last longer than six months. It goes away when there is no longer an underlying cause for the pain. Causes of acute pain include: Surgery Broken bones Dental work Burns or cuts Labor and childbirth After acute pain goes away,...

Imagine a 40 year old person, who is constantly visiting a doctor for his pain problems. The costs incurred are higher than should have been, along with the medication and the doctor consultation charges. Now imagine a pain medication that one can use on a regular basis to get rid of the pain or discomfort that the person is experiencing. As the case with each type of pain is of different intensity, so are the pain meds. These pain medications are often a result of the necessity to get instant pain relief from the discomfort. Mostly acute pain is the most common form of muscular pain that can arise very quickly owing to the lifestyle and the workload of the people in this era. Acute pain is caused by injury, surgery, illness, trauma or painful medical procedures. It serves as a warning of disease or a threat to the body. It generally lasts for a short period of time, and usually disappears when the underlying cause has been treated or has healed. Unrelieved acute pain, however, ma...