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Common
Causes of Impotence
1.
Medication use (especially antihypertensives)
2. Smoking
3. Hormonal
deficiency caused by disease ( diabetes ) or injury
4. Liver
disease , usually caused by alcoholism
5. Circulation
problems ( arteriosclerosis , anemia , or vascular surgery)
6. Neurological
problems (injury, trauma, disease)
7. Urological
procedures ( prostatectomy, orchiectomy, radiation therapy )
8. Penile
implants (or prostheses) that are not functioning properly
9. Depression
, anxiety , fatigue , boredom, stress , fear of failure
10. Mood-altering
drugs, alcohol , medications
11. Fear
of infection
12. Fear
of recurring heart problems
13. Deep-seated
psychological problems
Note:
There may be other causes of impotence. This list is not all
inclusive, and the causes are not presented in order of likelihood.
The causes of this symptom can include unlikely diseases and
medications. Furthermore, the causes may vary based on age and gender
of the affected person, as well as on the specific characteristics of
the symptom such as quality, time course, aggravating factors,
relieving factors, and associated complaints. Use the Symptom Analysis
option to explore the possible explanations for impotence, occurring
alone or in combination with other problems.
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