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Health Encyclopedia: Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) Lifestyle Or Psychological Causes

Lifestyle or Psychological Causes


Over the past decades, the medical perspective on the causes of erectile dysfunction has shifted. Common wisdom used to attribute almost all cases of impotence to psychological factors. Now investigators estimate that up to 85% of impotence cases are caused by medical or physical problems. Only 15% are psychologically based.

It is often difficult to determine if the cause of erectile dysfunction is a physical or psychological one, or even some combination. The fol...

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Guest Share Post: Anxiety Induced Chest Pain
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This post has been provided by Paul of AnxietyGuru.com. As you may remember, last week, one of my... Read more »

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Hormones and Anxiety
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...According to an article, "Hormones: How Do They Affect Anxiety in Women", the connection between... Read more »

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When Should I Seek Help For Anxiety?
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Anxiety is at once a ubiquitous everyday part of a normal life, as well as a potentially... Read more »

Health Guide

Mitral Valve Proplase Patient Guide
...hours, occurring at rest rather than during exertion. Panic attack, a sudden feeling of anxiety or doom. Fatigue and weakness, even after slight exertion (including minor... Read more »
Hypertension, High Blood Pressure Patient Guide: Complications
...readings. For example, some people feel anxious when their blood pressure is taken in a doctor's office. Anxiety and stress such as this can cause elevated blood pressure, known as "white coat... Read more »
Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs
... Chest discomfort with lightheadedness, fainting, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath. Anxiety, nervousness and/or cold, sweaty skin. Paleness or pallor. Increased or irregular... Read more »
Social Anxiety: Tis the Season!
...feeling at some stage of his or her life. Many millions of people suffer from a form of social anxiety. In fact, it's estimated that one out of every eight people experiences some degree of... Read more »
Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part II: Recovery
...be used because they serve as plentiful sources of potassium and magnesium and are low in sodium. Anxiety is common during the first 24 to 48 hours and may be treated with benzodiazepines... Read more »

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