We understand that it may not be that much of a comfort, but every man suffers from erectile dysfunction at one point in his life. It may be one or two experiences only, or it may be a continual problem that is affecting your confidence and sexual health. Revive Medical Center can help determine the cause of your erectile dysfunction and get you on a treatment program to restore your sex life. Let’s talk about the common causes of erectile dysfunction below.
Physical Erectile Dysfunction Causes
Many men experience erectile dysfunction because they have an underlying physical condition. You may know that you have this physical condition or it may be something that has not been diagnosed yet. Either way, erectile dysfunction needs to be cured in conjunction with treating the physical condition that is causing it. Common physical causes of erectile dysfunction include
- Alcoholism
- Atherosclerosis
- Diabetes
- Enlarged prostate
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Low testosterone
- Metabolic syndrome
- Multiple sclerosis
- Obesity
- Parkinson’s disease
- Pelvic injuries
- Peyronie’s disease
- Prescription medications
- Prostate cancer
- Sleep disorders
- Substance abuse
- Surgery
- Tobacco use
Those are a lot of causes, which is why we give you a complete physical exam as part of the process of diagnosing your erectile dysfunction. It’s important to get to the bottom of the issue, so we can, again, not only treat the underlying illness but also the erectile dysfunction itself. It’s also important to understand that sometimes erectile dysfunction doesn’t have an underlying physical cause.
Psychological Erectile Dysfunction Causes
For many men, the fear of erectile dysfunction can be debilitating. You may not realize it but your own concerns could actually be causing this physical condition. The mind is the most influential organ in your body, and you can literally make yourself sick by being concerned about being sick. This is why it’s also important to discuss your mental health when diagnosing erectile dysfunction.
For example, anxiety, depression, other mental health issues, stress, and relationship problems can cause erectile dysfunction. It’s important that your partner is on board with positive support for you while we determine why you are having sexual performance issues and treating the problem. If you are in the midst of relationship trouble, this, alone, could be causing your erectile dysfunction.
Revive Medical Center in Lawrenceville GA, can help. Call us today to schedule an appointment. We will give you a full physical exam and determine why you are suffering from erectile dysfunction. Once we know the cause, we can put you on a treatment program that will restore your sexual performance.
