Erection
A recently conducted study has shown that the number of men suffering from erection related disorders is growing at an alarming rate. Technically, an Erection takes place when there is sufficient blood flow to the penis. This blood flow can take place due to the physical, mental or sexual excitement. The process of achieving an erection is a slightly complex one; however, the process by which one is rendered incapable of achieving an Erection is even more complex.
There are a number of reasons that can lead to the inability of attaining an Erection and then further maintaining that erection. Described here are some such reasons that can lead to the condition that causes the failure of an Erection.
An Erection takes place when there is sufficient supply of blood to the penis. So, quite obviously, when there is insufficient blood flow to the penis, there is a greater possibility of there being Erection related conditions. Research studies have shown that almost 70% vascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, and high cholesterol, can lead to Erection related conditions.
Conditions where the kidney or kidneys are diseased can also lead to Erection related conditions and problems. Technically, conditions of the kidney affect the levels of hormones in the body, along with the circulatory system, nervous functions and the energy levels of the body. Even one of these or a combination of these conditions can lead to the reduction of the ability of men to attain an Erection.
Neurological diseases, such as conditions relating to the brain and nerves can cause numerous Erection related problems. Men suffering from stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, have a higher tendency to suffer from erection related conditions.
Diabetes often leads to the damage of nerves and arteries which causes the depletion of blood flow. The low blood flow can lead to difficulties in attaining an Erection. As per a recent study conducted by the National Institutes of Health, 35% to 50 % of diabetic men have the elevated possibilities of suffering from various erection related conditions.
Surgeries and accidents can also lead to Erection related conditions. It has been observed that surgeries for prostate cancer, bladder cancer often lead to erection related conditions. Erection related conditions can also be caused due to enlargement of the prostate. Hormonal imbalances caused due to tumors of the pituitary gland, diseases of the kidney or liver can also lead to erection related conditions. Erection related conditions are caused due to certain reasons, and it is essential that these causes are identified at the onset.