Erectile Dysfunction and Other Diseases

Regardless if it's Viagra, Cialis, or Levitra they are all making a place on our pharmacy shelves and in our medical cabinets. Just about every male patient in this age group that comes into my office has commented at one time or another about their sexual concerns. Many of these patients are presently dealing with erectile dysfunction, many times referred as Erectile Dysfunction. Although studies suggest approximately 52% of men between 40 and 70 years old will experience Erectile Dysfunction, there are many things you can do to avoid this medical condition and many times it doesn't have to be with a doctor's prescription.

Erectile Dysfunction and Other Diseases

It was not so long ago that Erectile Dysfunction was a rarely discussed issue. Occasionally mentioned, most men felt too embarrassed to talk about this manly deficiency. Today, all that has changed. Since the rise of new drugs designed to treat Erectile Dysfunction, people are feeling more comfortable talking about Erectile Dysfunction and I'm happy to say this pleases me.

As doctors and researchers continue to understand more about Erectile Dysfunction they discover different connections between this disease and other medical problems. One such discovery is the relationship between Erectile Dysfunction and heart disease. Both conditions have similar risk factors, and doctors have come to view Erectile Dysfunction as a possible symptom of cardiovascular disease. This is due to reduced blood flow that is a hallmark of coronary disease. High cholesterol can also be an indicator of Erectile Dysfunction. The build up of cholesterol can harm blood vessels including those in the penis.

Diabetes is another condition often accompanied by Erectile Dysfunction. In fact, men with diabetes are 50% more likely to experience ED at an early age. Diabetes can damage the arteries and nerve endings connected to the penis making an erection more difficult. To prevent ED, follow your doctor's guidelines for avoiding heart disease. If you suffer from diabetes, be vigilant about controlling your condition.