Physical Causes of Impotence

  

Impotence affects many men worldwide of all races. Impotence can have many different causes. Some are psychological and related lifestyle while most are physical in nature. It is very difficult for men suffering from impotence to admit their problem and seek treatment. In fact, of the 150 million men worldwide who suffer from this problem, only about 10% of them seek treatment. One way to cure impotence is to have enough knowledge about it and what are the causes. Below are some of the main causes of impotence.
   1. Cardiovascular Diseases - This is the hardening of the arteries and can affect the artery that supplies blood to the penis. Not enough blood is delivered successfully to get an erection. Thus, impotence occurs when the nerves that control the damaged blood flow. High levels of blood cholesterol, smoking, hypertension and diabetes mellitus can aggravate hardening of the arteries.
   2. Diabetes - Diabetes can cause nerve damage and affects blood flow to the penis. One in four men who are impotent have diabetes. If the man can maintain your diet and blood sugar under control, which can reduce impotence, however, permanent nerve damage can cause chronic problem with impotence.
   3. Nervous System Disorders - These disorders such as multiple sclerosis, disease of the spinal cord and Parkinson injuries can cause impotence. Furthermore, injuries following surgical interventions which lead to nerve damage may result in impotence.
   4. Aging - The natural aging process can decrease the ability of men to form an erection. The production of testosterone and low libido Declined also trigger erectile dysfunction.
  5. Drugs - Some drugs, including drugs and recreation can have the side effect of impotence. Certain drugs for high blood pressure causes impotence and depression and certain psychiatric drugs.
  6. Alcohol - Drinking too much alcohol can cause temporary impotence in some men. However, alcohol alters hormone levels and can lead to damage to the nerve that causes impotence, even after drinking stopped.
   7. Smoking - Although not a recent study has shown that even impotence in smokers and non-smokers was found, men with certain health problems who smoked were more likely to develop impotence than non smoking.
   8. Hormonal imbalance - is rare is an imbalance in the levels of testosterone, however, some problems such as kidney failure and liver disease can cause hormonal imbalance and can cause impotence.
  Men who have a problem with impotence should talk to a doctor. Although this problem may cause embarrassment, it should be seen by a doctor and get treatment. Other tests to ensure that impotence is not caused by a serious medical condition will also be implemented. Once the physician determines that the cause of impotence, which can easily be treated with oral medicines, penis pumps and in more severe cases, surgical intervention.
  You may be able to avoid impotence with regular exercise and a healthy, balanced diet. Practice good habits and maintain a regular work routine that promotes weight loss, a fit body and self-esteem. When you feel better about how you look and feel, the more likely it will be easier to perform sexually.