Crohn’s Disease and Sildenafil
Many people in America suffer from a debilitating disease called Crohn’s disease. This disease affects the GI track in the intestine and causes inflammation. While it is unclear what causes Crohn’s disease, there are many ways to treat it; for those suffering from the disease, Viagra might be the answer.
What is Viagra?
Viagra is a revolutionary drug that treats erectile dysfunction in men. Originally studied for its effects in the heart, Viagra increases blood flow by releasing nitric oxide. This in turn causes the smooth muscle in the penis to relax. Once the smooth muscle relaxes, blood is able to fill the corpus caverosum in the penis causing an erection.
This drug has worked for millions of men and even treats other disorders such as hypertension and even altitude sickness. Because of its capability to increase blood flow, Viagra is able to treat these conditions. Increased blood flow is an important factor in the treatment of Crohn’s disease.
Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease in an inflammatory disease in the digestive system which affects any part of the GI tract anywhere from the mouth to the anus. Crohn’s disease has many different types of symptoms and it varies from person to person. The most common side effects are abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea (possibly bloody) and weight loss. Crohn’s disease can also cause other complications such as arthritis, skin rashes, and inflammation of the eye.
The cause of Crohn’s disease is unknown; some believe the disease in genetic and effects those of us with history of Crohn’s disease in the family. Crohn’s disease causes the immune system to attack the GI tract, and for this reason is considered an autoimmune disease. The autoimmune activity produces inflammation in the GI tract and therefore is classified as an inflammatory bowel disease.
There is no cure for Crohn’s disease; there are only treatments available to manage the symptoms and preventing relapses.
How can Viagra help?
Patients suffering from Crohn’s disease usually have a poor immune system; bacteria is allowed to collect in the intestine causing ulcers and stimulating secretions that inflame the intestine. Viagra increases blood flow producing white blood cells which fight bacteria; with the increased amount of white blood cells, the body will affectively be able to fight and kill the bacteria which rest in the intestine. By increasing the blood flow and creating white blood cells to kill bacteria, the patient with Crohn’s disease will experience less and less flare-ups and be able to live a more comfortable life.
Viagra has not been released to treat Crohn’s disease but has simply been tested in its effects. Doctor’s still are unsure as to how a person develops Crohn’s disease but are working to help treat it.
There is no cure for Crohn’s disease and those taking medication for said disease are not advised to switch medications without first talking to their doctor or health care provider. Viagra is a ED drug which can effectively reduce the effects in hypertension and altitude sickness, it may even be able to treat Crohn’s disease in the near future.