Health Topic

Erectile dysfunction (ED) can occur and affect men of any age. In younger age groups, it is likely to be of psychological origin. In older age groups it is more likely to be of organic or physical origin. One study has shown a prevalence of ED of approximately 40 percent in 40-year-old men and approximately 70 percent in 70-year-old men.

• Disease conditions associated with ED include:
• Diabetes
• Atherosclerosis
• High Blood Pressure
• Neurological Diseases
• A variety of operations including prostate cancer surgery, some rectal surgery, and some neuro surgery or lower spine operations.
• Radiation treatment for prostate cancer is also a factor.
• Medications may cause erectile dysfunctions.
• Trauma
• Smoking
• Large alcohol intake

There are several effective treatments,The most common treatment used is oral medication such as Viagra, Levitra or Cialis. Alternative treatments include self-injection in the penis with medications that produce an erection. Another treatment is a vacuum device. Another possible treatment is penile prosthesis operation. The least common treatment is vascular surgery. This surgery is to increase the blood supply to the penis.

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