There are many reasons responsible for erectile dysfunction and nearly all are easily treatable. Over 90% of ED cases are simply physical problems. A majority of the time, ED is caused by health conditions that restrict blood flow throughout the body, including the penis. Damage to blood vessels, nerves, smooth tissue or fibrous tissue may also cripple a man’s ability to produce and maintain an erection. Additionally, some medications can cause ED. In fact, medical side effects induce 25% of all ED cases. If you are taking one of the drugs below, tell Luzato Medical Group, P.C. and getting rid of ED may be just as easy as switching your medication:

Blood pressure drugs
Antihistamines
Antidepressants
Tranquilizers
Appetite suppressants
Cimetidine (ulcer drug)
Health conditions that are associated with ED are:
High Blood Pressure – This causes blood vessels to stiffen and narrow.
Heart Disease and High Cholesterol – Men with heart disease are twice as likely to get ED.
Diabetes – 35-50% of men with diabetes experience ED.
Prostate Surgery – Prostate surgery can injure the nerves and arteries that run near the prostate and act upon the penis.
Smoking – Smoking damages arteries.
Drinking Alcohol – Men who drink more than 2 drinks a day are at a higher risk of developing ED.
Depression (along with stress and anxiety) can cause ED. In turn, ED can also cause depression, stress and anxiety.
Other Health conditions include:
Other Health conditions include:
Kidney disease
Chronic alcoholism
Multiple sclerosis
Atherosclerosis
Vascular disease
Neurologic disease