All factors, even those of a strictly psychological nature, mist together and adversely affect the normal functioning of the blood supply and nervous systems. Many of the factors that affect the blood supply are also associated with cardiovascular disease and the aging process. In the case of facts that cat through the nervous system, physical injuries, alcohol, drugs and various neurological disorders can underlie an ED problem. Finally, the problem is often traced to conditions such as diabetes, and kidney disease, which may affect both the blood supply and nervous system.
Sexual stimulation is initiated by some type of stimuli; physical, emotional, visual, etc. Signals are then sent to the nerves in the penis and neurotransmitters are released. This causes a relaxation of the smooth muscles. This is usually misunderstood as most men believe muscles must contract to obtain an erection, it is in fact the opposite. This relaxation allows the blood vessels to dilate, or expand, sending more blood flow into the erectile tissue called the corpora cavernosa. As blood fills the corpora cavernosa or “sponges”, the penis is engorged and expands resulting in a firm full erection.
This expansion compresses the veins that normally allow blood to drain when flaccid. By compressing these veins, the erection is maintained until ejaculation.
Neurotransmitters are triggered upon ejaculation which cause the smooth muscle to contract. As the smooth muscles contract, the veins open and allow blood to drain thus reducing the amount of blood flow and the penis becomes flaccid.
Another yet undiagnosed health issue is sometimes the cause of Erectile Dysfunction, ED. Also the presence of ED may be the symptomatic of such issues. Patients who report having ED must go through a careful examination especially for possible diabetic and cardiovascular problems. Considering how an erection takes place, logically erectile dysfunction is basically a problem caused by one or more negative factors impacting in some way on the blood supply or nerve connections to the penis.
Some of the more common non-penile health issues that will trigger ED symptoms include:
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Impotence is Caused by another Disease in your Body
It’s Not Something to Fear – its Something to Fix!
Impotence is a medical disorder characterized by the loss of bodily function. The loss of any type of bodily function is not a normal occurrence and should be regarded as a sign or symptom of some underlying and possibly very serious medical condition. For this reason, no thorough physical examination of a patient is complete without systematic inquiry into the matter of sexual performance. Unfortunately, this is not often the case.
Good medical practice mandates the careful examination of a patient reporting impotence symptoms, especially for possible diabetic and cardiovascular problems. Diabetes mellitus is a serious disease characterized by the failure of the pancreas to secrete a sufficient quantity of the hormone insulin to allow for the proper absorption of glucose, a sugar critical in providing for the body’s energy needs. Type I diabetes is largely a disease of children and has noticeable symptoms that develop over a short period of time. Obviously, impotence is rarely one of the symptoms of Type I diabetes. Type II diabetes, which may develop in men in their young and middle adult years, is another story. Often the symptoms are slow to appear and are not obvious in nature. Early treatment is important, and impotence may be the first real sign that Type II diabetes exists.
Vascular disorders are a frequent factor underlying much erectile dysfunction. Problems in the vascular system are often silent in nature and may not be apparent until there is some life-threatening event. It is reasonable to suspect that when vascular deterioration is taking place in the penis, an organ along the periphery of the body, it could also be taking place at critical points elsewhere. Promptly paying heed to the importance warning might save some patients from possible heart attack or stroke.
Even when impotence can be ultimately linked to psychological factors, prompt investigation of the initial symptoms has been well justified, since the underlying psychological causes are best identified and treated as early as possible.
The word “impotence” is used very narrowly to describe only a specific and usually medically treatable condition of a physic al nature: the inability of a man to achieve and maintain an erection, adequate for vaginal penetration, to the mutual satisfaction of both parties. Impotence is completely unrelated to the character or manliness of the individual who suffers from this condition, and the suffer must not ever try to take responsibility or “blame” for it.
When your car fails to start on a cold winter morning, you may become angry, and you may even blame yourself for not having had the car properly tuned in warmer weather, but to remedy the situation, you seek a mechanical solution; you do not blame the car! Similarly, this book emphasizes the physical nature of impotence and other problems of male sexual dysfunction and gives you scientific methods of diagnosis and treatment.
Impotence occurs in all men at one time or another. If the condition is experienced on a regular and persistent basis, it is referred to as chronic impotence and represents a medical problem that should never be ignored.
It is worth noting that in December 1992, a panel of experts convened under the auspices of the National Institutes of Health, a U.S government entity in the medical field, recommended that the term “erectile dysfunction” be used in place of “impotence.” The panel reasoned that the ward “impotence” had serious negative implications; was used in an ambiguous manner; and, as a consequence, has contributed to confusing and interpretable results in both clinical and basic scientific investigations. There is much to be said for this recommendation. Nevertheless, throughout this we have in most instances continued to use the word “impotence,” despite its sometimes pejorative implications, reasoning that this is the term that is best known to the general public and, therefore, would be less confusing to our readers at the present time. In subsequent editions of this book, this usage could change.
It is not certain how many American males suffer from impotence and other forms of sexual dysfunction. Impotence is not a contagious disease required by law to be reported to public health authorities. Part of the problem, as suggested already, is the ambiguous nature of the term and the difficulty of defining exactly when occasional impotence becomes regular and persistent. Another reason is that impotence victims have generally been “in the closet,” usually too embarrassed to discuss their problems, even with their own physicians. Until quite recently, most American medical school have regarded human sexuality in general, and especially male sexual dysfunction, as a taboo subject. In the past, the occasional researcher expressing interest in the field has often been viewed suspiciously by professional colleagues.
When was the last time, during an annual physical examination, that your doctor asked if you were experiencing any form of sexual dysfunction? If he or she has never asked you such a question, you have reason for concern. Bear in mind that sexual dysfunction is not only a problem in its own right, but can all be symptomatic of several serious underlying diseases.
Don’t Underestimate the Value of Health Records for Quick Answers
Its worth remembering this: ED, by itself – is not a diagnosis. Rather, its an outcome from another condition you’re facing that’s triggering the symptoms of erectile dysfunction. Thus, a thorough analysis of your medical history is the first place to start.
This self-evaluation should include careful analysis of your personal medical history, particularly with respect to specific health problems (prone to be linked with impotence. It is especially important to try to relate the onset of any known impotence-linked problem with the first appearance of significant impotence symptoms.
