Medical Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

There are many different causes of erectile dysfunction. Many of them are medically related. Sometimes it is a primary symptom while other times it is a secondary symptom.

In any case, here is a brief list of the various medical conditions that sometimes lead to erectile dysfunction. They are as follows:

Nervous conditions-Impotence problems often occur because nerve impulses to a man’s sexual organ are interrupted. This is especially the case when a man suffers a spinal or brain injury. However, it could also be the result of Parkinson’s Disease or Alzheimer’s. Men who have multiple sclerosis also may have a problem “getting it up.”

Diabetes-This condition can make a man chronically fatigued at the very least. At the most his blood is unable to produce insulin and he will usually experience circulatory and nerve problems. This is one main reason why men with diabetes often suffer from erectile dysfunction.

Cancer (and Treatments of)-sometimes it is the cancer itself that might affect a man. This is especially true if he has cancer of the colon, prostate bladder, or rectum. However, it often is the treatments such as radiate or chemotherapy that can cause a problem. The recovery period after certain types of cancer are cured could take months, and during this time a man could be impotent.

Heart and cardiovascular problems-If a man has any problem at all related to heart or cardiovascular problems it can cause erectile dysfunction. This is because any condition such as heart disease that interrupts normal blood flow can cause a man to not get an erection. He might even lose interest in sex altogether for a time.

Peyronie’s disease-This is a very rare penile inflammatory disease. However, it does affect some men so it is worth mentioning. Usually it is characterized by painful erections and pain during intercourse.

Hardening of the arteries-This is another condition that affects the cardiovascular system. It is characterized by the hardening and narrowing of the arteries. This is a condition that accounts for over 50% of cases in men 60 or older.

Mental and psychological illnesses-A large number of mental disorders lead to erectile dysfunction. Any condition that leads to depression, guilt, worry, stress, or anxiety can cause impotence. Of course, self-esteem problems lead to importance mainly because of the fear of failure a man may have if he has tried too many times to no avail to perform sexually.