Erectile dysfunction: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911

   Call emergency services if erection problems occur with chest pain, severe breathlessness, fainting, or other possible signs of a heart emergency.

   Go to an emergency department for an erection lasting more than four hours, including one caused by ED medicine.

   Other emergency signs, for anyone

   • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
   • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
   • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
   • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
   • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
   • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
   • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
   • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
2. 2

   Is any of this happening?

   Be seen today

   Seek prompt medical advice if ED begins suddenly after pelvic or genital trauma, or occurs with new weakness, numbness, or problems controlling your bladder or bowel.

   Do not wait for it to settle.

   Sudden loss of vision or hearing after taking an ED medicine also needs urgent medical assessment.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
3. 3

   Does any of this apply?

   Book an appointment

   Arrange a routine appointment if erection problems keep happening, cause distress, or affect your relationship.

   Seek assessment for reduced desire, penile pain or curvature, symptoms of low testosterone, or a new problem after surgery or injury.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Erectile dysfunction. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.