Impotence, Alarm Damage Blood Vessels

Impotence or erectile dysfunction is more often perceived as a symptom of aging in men. In fact, impotence can be a real alarm early symptoms of blood vessel disorders, such as diabetes or heart disease.

The experts who used to regard as an impotence psychological problems and aging, are now beginning to believe that the cause of impotence is the most physical illnesses, like diabetes, hardening of blood vessels, thyroid disorders or injury to the penis. Meanwhile, anxiety, stress, or treatment will worsen the problem.

"Many male disease associated with erectile dysfunction. Therefore, erection problems can be an alarm for other diseases that actually has not been detected," said dr. Nur Rashid, Sp.U, chairman of the urology department of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia who met in Jakarta (17 / 2).

He explained, so that an erection occurs penis blood vessels must be in good condition. If there is a blockage in blood vessels leading to the penis then it is probable impotence.

"The blood vessels around the vital organs are smaller than the blood vessels in the heart. Therefore, if there is interference in the penis, in the long run can occur also disturbances in the heart," said dr. Nur Rashid.

Damage to the nerves leading to and leaving the penis can also cause impotence. This nerve damage can occur due to diabetes mellitus, multiple sclerosis, stroke, lower spine disease, rectal surgery or drugs.

Sometimes impotence also occur due to low testosterone levels, but the decrease in male hormones are more often leads to reduced libido.

Impotence start experienced by many men who are aged over 40 years. 2008 study showed 49 percent of men aged 40-59 years answered always get an erection during intercourse and 39 percent responded normally to an erection.

Meanwhile, men aged over 60 years the majority (45 percent) said that his erection is often disrupted and only 18 percent who claimed to always get an erection.

Therefore it is important for a man to maintain optimum health, one of them by doing a medical check-ups regularly. A healthy lifestyle can also prevent interference with the vital organs. For example, by exercising regularly, reducing fat and increase fiber intake, adequate breaks, and managing stress.