Impotence of Organic Origin

One of the leading causes of stress in men today is the problem called impotence. But what is impotence and is it possible to have impotence of organic origin. To begin with impotence or otherwise known as erectile dysfunction is characterized by the male’s failure to attain or maintain an erection even when sexually stimulated. This malfunction can be attributed to a variety of reasons such as

• low levels of testosterone

• atherosclerosis

• high blood pressure (hypertension)

• drug abuse (alcohol, nicotine, narcotics, stimulants)

• medications (blood pressure medication)

• Antihistamines

• psychotherapeutic drug

• Narcotics

• kidney failure

• circulatory problems

• heart failure

• complications from surgery (vascular and back surgeries)

• Trauma

• endocrine disturbances (diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism,)

• zinc deficiency

• neurologic disorders (multiple sclerosis, tumors, peripheral neuropathies)

• pernicious anemia

• urologic disorders (tight foreskin, Peyronie's disease)

• Injury or inflammation of the penis

These are but a few of the possible cause for the disorder. As it is shown some of these factors could very lead to an impotence of an organic origin. Regardless of the cause or even origin of the erectile dysfunction the fact remains that this ailment afflicts and affects millions American men yearly. It is also proven that afflicted men vary in age, culture and social status which means it could affect practically anyone. The difference however between an impotence of normal cause and that of impotence of organic origin is that the presences of any normal erections indicate that the type dysfunction one suffers from is psychological in nature. On the other hand, impotence of organic origin prevents all erections at all from happening.

Given the possible gravity an erectile dysfunction may have as an effect, it is then imperative that a cure or treatment be immediately taken by the person concern. Treatment of course depends on the factor that caused the impotence. People nowadays are lucky to have many choices in the kind of help and solution they would take towards solving their sexual related problems. Remedy may invariably include any of the following, depending on the seriousness of the problem:

• sex therapy

• testosterone injections

• vacuum constriction device

• penile injection of vasoactive medication

• penile prosthetic devices surgically implants

• vascular reconstruction surgery

In cases of impotence of organic origin it is necessary that other than the medical given and received by the patient, psychological and emotional therapy may also be needed and advised. It is important that the person suffering from such health ailment realize that help and solution is available for him. The reason for this is that in most cases, what really hinders the cure from happening is the inability or unwillingness of the patient to fully immerse himself in the process. Understandably so the problem of erectile dysfunctions both psychological and impotence of organic origin is definitely a sensitive issue for any man, regardless of their or status. For this a strong support group could do well to help in the progress of the latter’s treatment.