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The topic of erectile dysfunction or ED, is not a comfortable one
for any man, but it is one that seems to be coming up quite frequently!
We've all seen the commercials for Viagra and Cialis, and the latest
herbal supplements to treat erectile dysfunction, and you never know
who the next celebrity sponsor will be.
Guess it's not as "hush
hush" as it used to be as evidenced by all these advertisements.
Erectile dysfunction can only be diagnosed by a medical doctor, and
shouldn't be self-treated in any case without knowing the exact
cause. Even though there are many products sold to treat the
symptoms of ED, they have not all been adequately tested and
therefore not approved by the FDA for treatment of ED. Beware of
products that make questionable claims that are not substantiated by
credible research.
According to numerous reliable online sources, there is more than
one cause of erectile dysfunction, which can have either physical or
psychological origins, and in some cases both. Physical or organic
causes of ED can be due to chronic conditions such as:
-high blood
pressure
-heart disease
-high cholesterol
-low testosterone levels
-prostate cancer, and
- diabetes
In addition there are also certain systemic and
respiratory conditions that can also cause ED symptoms. Certain medications such as
anti-depressants, anti-psychotics, anti-pertensives, anti-ulcer
drugs, prostate cancer treatments, and cholesterol lowering drugs
can also be the cause of erectile dysfunction, as well as alcohol and
illicit drug use. Can you see how far-ranging these causes are for
one symptom?
Erectile dysfunction can also develop in aging
men, or be related to depression due to the loss of a spouse. Other
psychological causes may also be present, such as stress at home or
work, or trouble in a relationship.
Post-trauma or injury to the penis or pelvic region, either by
accident or during certain surgical procedures, can significantly affect the blood
supply and pelvic nerves laying the groundwork for ED to develop.
As
you can see, determining the exact cause of erectile dysfunction is
essential to getting the right treatment, and can only be found via
a thorough physical examination by a qualified health care
professional. There are effective treatments available no matter
what the cause, and it is possible for men with this condition to
reach full erection and maintain it in spite of these obstacles.
Be sure to consult a physician to determine the exact
cause of your erectile dysfunction, so that the most appropriate course
of treatment can be implemented.
Information in this article is for educational purposes only, and is
not intended as medical advice.
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