Causes of Erectile Dysfunction: Top 18 Medical and Lifestyle Factors
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common issue among men of all ages. Dr. Athar Hameed highlights the top causes, from medical to mental and lifestyle triggers.
Diabetes
High blood sugar levels can damage nerves and blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the penis and leading to ED.
High Blood Pressure
It narrows arteries, decreasing blood flow to the penis and making it difficult to maintain an erection.
Heart Disease
Cardiovascular conditions restrict proper circulation, affecting sexual performance and stamina.
Smoking
Smoking damages blood vessels and impairs blood flow, leading to erectile difficulties over time.
Alcohol
Excessive alcohol use reduces testosterone levels and damages nerves, contributing to impotence.
Recreational Drugs
Illegal substances such as cocaine and heroin interfere with the brain’s ability to trigger erections.
Inactivity
A sedentary lifestyle increases risk of obesity and other health conditions contributing to ED.
Obesity
Excess weight is linked to hormonal imbalance and cardiovascular disease, both of which affect erections.
Bladder Cancer
Cancer in the pelvic region may impact nerve function and surgical treatment can damage erectile tissues.
Liver Failure
Chronic liver disease reduces libido and testosterone production, contributing to impotence.
Peyronie’s Disease
Fibrous scar tissue inside the penis causes curved, painful erections and erectile dysfunction.
Priapism
A prolonged erection without sexual arousal damages penile tissues if left untreated, leading to ED.
Stroke
Brain damage can disrupt nerve signals essential for achieving or maintaining an erection.
Depression
Psychological conditions lower sexual desire and block the mental triggers for erections.
Overactive Bladder
Disorders in the bladder can irritate surrounding nerves and tissues, interfering with sexual function.
Cycling
Long hours on a bicycle can compress nerves and arteries in the pelvic area, affecting erection quality.
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