Erectile dysfunction (ED) is another name for impotence. ED is the persistent inability to maintain an erection that is firm enough or lasts long enough to have sexual intercourse. Erectile dysfunction may be caused by physical conditions, including prostate cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
The majority of ED cases are caused by the following problems:
- Diabetes can cause damage to the nerves or blood vessels that control the flow of blood to the penis
- Cardiovascular problems can decrease blood flow to the penis through blocked arteries or leaking veins, resulting in erectile dysfunction
- Trauma or surgery in the prostate, bladder, colon, or rectal area can damage nerves and cause ED
- Spinal cord injuries can stop nerve impulses from reaching the penis
- Medications, including some for high blood pressure, can interfere with blood flow to the penis
- Hormone problems caused by kidney or liver failure can result in erectile dysfunction
If you are one of the 25 million men in the US who suffers from ED, Dr. Joseph Banno can help.
Dr. Banno offers free ED seminars once a month at the Surgery Day Center. He will discuss the causes of ED and all treatment options available. A patient advocate will be on hand to give his story. Call for dates and reserve a seat today: (877) 433-2873.
Low-Energy Shock Wave Therapy Treatment for ED
- Significant improvement in the duration of erections
- Improved penile regidity and hardness or erections
- Fifty percent of treated men no longer required oral erection medications (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, Stendra, Staxyn)
- Pain free treatment
- No adverse events or side effects
- Improved quality of life
Non-surgical Treatments for ED
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