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Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction: Introduction

Erectile dysfunction: The inability to obtain on normal erection. See free access online books about Erectile dysfunction below. See detailed information below for a list of 103 causes of Erectile dysfunction, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Erectile dysfunction:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Erectile dysfunction. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Erectile dysfunction

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Diagnostic Guides for Erectile dysfunction

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Erectile dysfunction from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Erectile dysfunction. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Erectile dysfunction

Medical Books Excerpts
  • IMPOTENCE
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • PRIAPISM
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • IMPOTENCE
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • PRIAPISM
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • Impotence
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Priapism
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Impotence
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Impotence
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Priapism
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Impotence
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Priapism
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Impotence
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Priapism
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • PRIAPISM
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • IMPOTENCE
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
 

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Causes of Erectile dysfunction listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Erectile dysfunction as a symptom include:

See full list of 103 causes of Erectile dysfunction
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Medications or substances causing Erectile dysfunction:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Erectile dysfunction as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Article Excerpts about Erectile dysfunction

Impotence is a consistent inability to sustain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. Medical professionals often use the term "erectile dysfunction" to describe this disorder and to differentiate it from other problems that interfere with sexual intercourse, such as lack of sexual desire and problems with ejaculation and orgasm. (Source: excerpt from Impotence: NIDDK)

Impotence is a consistent inability to sustain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. Medical professionals often use the term "erectile dysfunction" to describe this disorder and to differentiate it from other problems that interfere with sexual intercourse, such as lack of sexual desire and problems with ejaculation and orgasm. (Source: excerpt from Impotence: NIDDK)

Definitions of Erectile dysfunction:

Erectile dysfunction: inability to achieve or maintain penile tumescence sufficient for sexual intromission or for achieving orgasm.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

The inability to perform sexual intercourse.
- (Source - Diseases Database)

An inability to have an erection of the penis adequate for sexual intercourse. Also called impotence.
- (Source - National Cancer Institute)

Detailed list of causes of Erectile dysfunction

The list below shows some of the causes of Erectile dysfunction mentioned in various sources:

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How Common are these Causes of Erectile dysfunction?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Erectile dysfunction. Of the 103 causes of Erectile dysfunction that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 5 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 5 causes are "common" diseases
  • 3 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 5 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 97 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 103 causes of Erectile dysfunction

Conditions listing symptoms: Erectile dysfunction:

The following list of conditions have 'Erectile dysfunction' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

A

  • Atherosclerosis ... erectile dysfunction

    H

  • Hyperprolactinemia ... erectile dysfunction
  • Hypogonadism, isolated, hypogonadotropic ... erectile dysfunction
  • Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism without anosmia, X-linked ... erectile dysfunction

    L

  • Lactotroph adenoma ... erectile dysfunction

    M

  • Male sexual conditions ... Erectile dysfunction

    P

  • Pituitary tumors, adult ... erectile dysfunction
  • Prolactinoma, familial ... erectile dysfunction

    S

  • Sensory ataxic neuropathy, dysarthria, and ophthalmoparesis ... erectile dysfunction

    W

  • Weinstein Kliman Scully syndrome ... Erectile dysfunction

    Conditions listing complications: Erectile dysfunction:

    The following list of conditions have 'Erectile dysfunction' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

    A

  • Atherosclerosis ... erectile dysfunction

    P

  • Peyronie's disease ... erectile dysfunction

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  • Causes of Erectile dysfunction Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Erectile dysfunction based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    What are the alternative names for Erectile dysfunction:

    Impotence
    - (Source - Diseases Database)

    Classifications of Erectile dysfunction:

    Medical Conditions associated with Erectile dysfunction:

    Impotence (47 causes), Penis symptoms (302 causes), Intercourse symptoms (102 causes), Male sexual symptoms (423 causes), Genital symptoms (492 causes), Sexual symptoms (1608 causes)

    Symptoms related to Erectile dysfunction:

    Impotence (47 causes), Low libido (34 causes), Sexual symptoms (1608 causes), Male infertility (28 causes), Premature ejaculation, Sexual disorders, Fertility, Infertility (133 causes), Depression (352 causes)

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    Medical News summaries about Erectile dysfunction

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