Physical Causes of ED
Most erectile dysfunction cases are caused by physical conditions that influence male’s ability to get and maintain erection. The process of erection demands proper functioning of vascular system, muscles and tissues of the penis and surrounding areas, nerves and other organs that regulate the hormone level. Therefore problems with other organs may result in erectile dysfunction.
The conditions that become the underlying physical courses of erectile dysfunction are:
- High blood pressure
- High level of cholesterol
- Vascular diseases
- Cardio diseases
- Diabetes
- Imbalanced hormones
- Prostate cancer
Certain systemic and respiratory diseases also influence erectile function adversely and may be followed by impotence:
- Kidney diseases
- Liver cirrhosis
- Scleroderma (the disease when skin becomes hardened and stiffed)
- Hemachromatosis (excess iron in the blood)
- Obstructive pulmonary disease
If impotence was caused by physical factors erectile dysfunction treatment means curing other diseases. You can regain your erectile function treating other diseases. Erectile dysfunction often indicates that major health problems are present. That’s why it’s essential to consult a doctor in case you have troubles with erection and do not use any medications without prescription.
Erectile dysfunction treatment is very likely to include diets as special diets reduce blood pressure, control diabetes and other chronic diseases. Besides malnutrition causes the deficiency of certain important nutrients and influences erection.
Almost any disease may cause erectile dysfunction by damaging the muscles and tissues of the penis and surrounding areas, influencing the nerves and vascular system.
Nervous system is especially susceptible to damages therefore the following diseases are to be considered during erectile dysfunction treatment:
- Epilepsy
- Multiple sclerosis
- Strokes
- Alzheimer disease
- Parkinson disease
- Guillain-Barre syndrome
The most common cause of erectile dysfunction in men after 50 is vascular diseases. Vascular diseases affect male’s potency and account for erectile dysfunction:
- Atherosclerosis
- Heart attacks (including those that happen months and years ago)
- Peripheral vascular disease
- High blood pressure
- Leukemias
- Sickle cell anemia
Much depends on your lifestyle and habits. Smoking and alcohol abuse damage vascular vessels, prevent proper blood circulation and influence other organs.
