Alternative Uses Of Viagra

In addition to being used as a treatment for erectile dysfunction, Viagra is used to cure a number of conditions commonly unheard of. Some of these are listed below:

Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary Hypertension is a medical condition associated with high blood pressure in the blood vessels going to the lungs. To cure this condition, Viagra, marketed under the name – Revatio is prescribed.

Raynaud’s Phenomenon

Raynaud’s phenomenon is a medical condition wherein an exposure to cold triggers a spasm of the arteries that supply blood to fingers and toes. This leads to numbness and paling of the fingers and toes . Viagra has been found to be effective in the clinical trials for treating people affected by this condition.

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. A study conducted by the Auburn University suggests that the usage of Viagra may help prevent the neuro-degeneration which is a hallmark of the disease.

Mountain Sickness

Viagra is also known to be useful in curing mountain sickness, by reducing the pulmonary artery pressure, at high altitudes. It thus improves the capability of the human body to exercise even in low oxygen conditions.

Memory and Learning

Here is another fact about Viagra which, I am sure would, surprise many. Researchers at the Auburn University have conducted studies that show that taking Viagra can boost the human mind’s memory and learning skills. It might also be of some help in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, in the future.

Viagra helps in increasing the weight of the growing fetus

Clinical trials have shown that administering Viagra on pregnant women can reduce their chances of delivering underweight babies. In cases where the fetus is smaller than it should be for the number of weeks of pregnancy, doctors have found that Viagra increases blood supply to the womb , thereby facilitating more nutrients and oxygen to reach the fetus, in-turn triggering its growth. Viagra acts on the enzyme, PDE-5, which makes blood vessels expand and carry more nutrients to the fetus.

Treatment for Prostate Cancer

A group of researchers from the Virginia Commonwealth University have found that Viagra can be useful in the treatment of prostate cancer when used in combination with doxorubicin . The drug combination has also been found useful in the treatment of ovarian and stomach cancer.

Reducing the risk of Pre-eclampsia

Researchers have found that Viagra can help in thickening the lining of the womb in women who are facing fertility problems. The drug has been found to considerably lower the risks of pre-eclampsia, a frequent pregnancy complication.