Physical Causes for ED

Physical Causes for ED

Physical Causes for ED : A physical cause can be determined for most cases of ED. According to the Mayo Clinic, the following physical causes can contribute to ED:

• heart disease
• diabetes
• obesity
• high blood pressure
• atherosclerosis
• high cholesterol
• neurological disease
• blood vessel problems

Medication side effects also can cause ED. You may first notice ED after beginning a new medicine or changing doses. Use and abuse of substances such as tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs also can cause ED