Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

Male sexual arousal is a complex process that involves the brain, hormones, emotions, nerves, muscles and blood vessels. Erectile dysfunction can result from a problem with any of these. Likewise, stress and mental health problems can cause or worsen erectile dysfunction. Sometimes a combination of physical and psychological issues causes erectile dysfunction. For instance, a [...]

Erectile Dysfunction and You

Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex. Having erection trouble from time to time isn’t necessarily a cause for concern. But if erectile dysfunction is an ongoing problem, it may cause stress, cause relationship problems or affect your self-confidence. Symptoms include trouble getting an erection, trouble [...]

Psychological Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

When you become nervous about problems maintaining an erection, maintaining the erection can become that much more difficult. The brain plays a key role in triggering the series of physical events that cause an erection, starting with feelings of sexual excitement. A number of things can interfere with sexual feelings and cause or worsen erectile [...]

Information on Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a long-term disease that causes inflammation of the joints between the spinal bones, and the joints between the spine and pelvis. It eventually causes the affected spinal bones to join together. Though it is a form of the commonly diagnosed arthritis, there are a few differences between arthritis, and this rarer form [...]

First Came Psoriasis, Then Came Arthritis

Psoriasis is a common, chronic skin condition that causes red patches on the body. Though the problem isn’t usually associated with arthritis, about 1 in 20 people with psoriasis will develop arthritis with the skin condition. In most cases, psoriasis comes before the arthritis. The cause of psoriatic arthritis is not known, but genes may [...]

Causes of Ankylosing Spondylitis

Most people have heard of arthritis, but few people have heard of ankylosing spondylitis, a form of arthritis that causes chronic inflammation of the spine and sacroiliac, or back, joints. Chronic inflammation in these areas causes pain and stiffness in and around the spine. Over time, chronic inflammation of the spine (spondylitis) can lead to [...]

Causes of Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis, or psoriasis in combination with chronic joint pain, occurs when your body’s immune system begins to attack healthy cells and tissue. The abnormal immune response causes inflammation in your joints as well as overproduction of skin cells. It’s not entirely clear why the immune system turns on healthy tissue, but it seems likely [...]

About Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis, or AS, is a form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine, although other joints can become involved. It causes inflammation of the spinal joints that can lead to severe, chronic pain and discomfort. In the most advanced cases, this inflammation can lead to new bone formation on the spine, causing the spine [...]

Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis

If you were ever diagnosed with psoriasis, then you’re at higher risk for developing arthritis. One in 20 people with psoriasis will also develop arthritis, so take extra precaution with your health if you notice any of the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis can affect joints on just one side or on both sides [...]

Temporary Urinary Incontinence

Urinary Incontinence is a serious problem that can be embarrassing for whoever suffers it. Though the condition is serious, there are times when the problem is temporary. Certain foods, drinks and medications can cause temporary urinary incontinence. A simple change in habits can bring relief. Alcohol. Alcohol acts as a bladder stimulant and a diuretic, [...]

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