Diseases and Conditions

Growing old is not all fun. We’re proned to rheumatism, gout, vision loss, hearing loss, and worst of all sexual dysfunction.

Since now, doctors used to think that most cases of erectile dysfunction were psychological in origin. According to many studies conclusions, many of them recognize that, at least in older men, physical causes may play a primary role in 60% or more of all cases. For instance, the leading cause in men over the age of 60 is atherosclerosis, or narrowing of the arteries, which can restrict the flow of blood to the penis. Impotence may also be caused by damage to the nerves of the penis, as a result of certain types of surgery or neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis. Men with diabetes are especially at risk for impotence because of their high risk of both atherosclerosis and a nerve disease called diabetic neuropathy.

More and more experts concluded now that all male sexual dysfunction problems rise from medical conditions like prostrate cancer, diabetes, kidney diseases, lower back pain or drug abuse, smoking and excessive alcohol. Though psychological factors like stress and depression can play a vital role in causing ED, chronic sexual dysfunction follows a physical cause.

Men need to understand the importance of adopting healthier lifestyles, including losing weight and giving up cigarettes. Men who have resisted advice about smoking and weight loss may react differently when they learn that cigarettes and obesity can contribute to impotency. Men who must avoid sexual activity because of their cardiac status should not use any of drugs or other treatments for ED.

It is estimated that more than 322 million men will suffer from male impotence by 2025. An improvement in men’s diet and lifestyle patterns can reduce the chances of ED in men. It is also found that men who recognize erectile dysfunction problems and seek treatments are willing to make tremendous lifestyle changes to get rid of the disorder. Oral drugs such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra are popular pills which treat ED in men. Also vacuum devices, injections and micro vascular surgeries provide patients with effective treatments.

Valerian D is a freelance writer specialized in health issues affecting men. sexual dysfunction is a very important one.