Erectile dysfunction – also known as ED or impotence – is when the penis fails to become or stay erect during sexual activity. ED can cause significant embarrassment for men, often leading to reluctance to discuss the issue with partners or delay seeking necessary treatment.
Mr Rahim Kaba provides cutting-edge treatments for erectile dysfunction to improve symptoms and restore wellbeing.
Erectile dysfunction FAQs
What is erectile dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction – also known as ED or impotence – is when the penis fails to become or stay erect during sexual activity.
While having difficulty getting or maintaining an erection sometimes isn’t a cause for worry, ED is an ongoing issue which can affect self-confidence, be a factor in relationship problems, and cause stress. ED could also be the sign of an underlying health condition which requires treatment.
What are the symptoms of erectile dysfunction?
The predominant signs of ED are difficulty getting an erection and difficulty keeping an erection sufficient for sexual performance.
If you are concerned about ED, you can speak to Mr Kaba.
What are the causes of erectile dysfunction?
There are various causes:
- Vasculogenic (arterial/venous disease)
- Neuropathic (diabetes/post prostatectomy)
- Drugs (anti-hypertensives/anti-depressants)
- Hormonal imbalance (low testosterone/Thyroid dysfunction/high prolactin)
- Penile disorders – Peyronie’s disease
- Psychological (anxiety/depression)
- Advancing age
- Combinations of the above
Your treatment options for erectile dysfunction
At an initial consultation, you will most likely be given a physical examination and be asked questions about your medical history.
For cases in which it is thought that there is an underlying condition involved, further tests may be required, including blood tests, a detailed examination of the penis and testicles.
In addition imaging in the form of a – doppler ultrasound/MRI of the penis may be required.
Mr Kaba will advise on the right treatment for underlying conditions which could be causing your ED. Treatment options include:
- Treat any reversible causes
- Psychosexual counselling
- Trial of PDE5 inhibitor tablets (Sildenafil/Tadalafil/Vardenafil/Avanafil)
- Vacuum pump devise
- Intra-penile injection of Alprostadil/Aviptadil/Intra-urethral pellet or cream of
- Alprostadil
- Penile prosthesis (malleable/inflatable)-offered at tertiary centres
Mr Rahim Kaba
Mr Rahim Kaba is a highly skilled Consultant Urological Surgeon practicing at Nuffield Heath Warwickshire Hospital in Leamington Spa. He also serves as an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Warwick Medical School within the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT).
Mr Kaba treats urinary infections, male urinary/prostatic symptoms, PSA/prostate cancer investigations, haematuria, female incontinence, impotence, penile, and testicular issues.
He specialises in lower urinary tract dysfunction, offering advanced minimally invasive treatments such as REZUM, Urolift, conventional bipolar TURP, and Aquablation for men with lower urinary tract dysfunction in the West Midlands. He played a pivotal role in launching the Aquablation in the West Midlands and conducted the inaugural case.
