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Causes and Symptoms of Impotence (ED)
 Impotency
or Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a condition where the man finds it difficult to achieve and maintain an erection for sexual intercourse. Most of the cases of impotence are due to some underlying disease which can be anything from diabetes to some physical injury.
In addition to this, there are also some secondary causes of impotence that occurs from different drugs and medication that the male takes. Some of the drugs, toxins and medication that bring about impotence are some of the drugs for high blood pressure, some types of antidepressants, tranquilizers and antihistamines and beta blockers.
There are some metabolic and hormonal diseases that lead to impotence like alcoholism, kidney disease, deficiency in testosterone levels, testicular and pituitary disorders, and abnormalities in hormone levels. Besides diseases, injuries or surgeries that lead to physical damage can also cause impotence.
This physical damage can be some damage to the penis, pelvis, spinal cord, testicle or bladder or prostrate surgery. Even disorders in the blood or blood vessels can cause impotency like atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure, aortoiliac lesion and vascular diseases.
Disorders like autonomic and alcoholic neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy and heavy smoking also induce impotence in a man. In fact, any disorder wherein the blood flow to the penis is impaired leads to impotence.
There are some isolated cases of psychological causes bringing on impotence. These psychological causes are usually anxiety and the fear of not being able to function sexually well. However, though it is thought that these are the causes of impotence, it is usually some reaction to being impotent.
Sometimes, a brain disorder like Parkinson's disease, brain damage or tumor or a stroke may induce impotence. Feeling depressed, guilty and stressed will not help in sex as it also leads to impotence.
Of course, it is never possible to get an erection if you are not sexually interested with the partner. Don't expect to get an erection if there is degradation in the sexual relationship with your partner as sadness and boredom all lead to impotency.
Though risk factors like aging and smoking don't actually bring about impotence, they are associated in some ways as they heighten the possibility of becoming impotent. Similarly, just because you don't have any risk factors, it does not mean that you will not become impotent.
There are different symptoms of impotency a patient may recognize; however it is the physician who can actually notice signs of impotence in a patient. It is the fact that you find it difficult to get an erection and to sustain an erection that is actually symptoms of impotence.
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