Medical Facts About Anxiety You Need To Know

Loss Of Sex Drive And Performance

The leading cause of erectile dysfunction in men, though it may come as a surprise to many, is anxiety. Since anxiety can disrupt the body's normal cardiovascular performance, it often causes erectile issues due to decreased blood flow to the penis. It is estimated nearly forty percent of American men suffer from some form of anxiety or anxiety disorder, but the number of erectile dysfunction cases reported is often much lower due to the stigma associated with this particular medical issue.

That decline in sexual performance can, in turn, trigger more anxiety, and the vicious cycle feeds itself over and over again. Of course, the trick to beating anxiety exacerbated by this symptom is to treat the symptom, but once again, long-term results are only achievable through treating the anxiety itself.

It Is Often Accompanied By Other Related Conditions

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), around half of those diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Anxiety is common in those who suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, who have an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa, or patients with body dysmorphic disorders. General anxiety disorder rarely occurs by itself, and sometimes the cause of this can be diet, environment, substance abuse, or an unstable home life.

Physical symptoms of anxiety such as dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath, and rapid heartbeat, to name a few. Chemical imbalances in the body occur when anxiety is present, and these imbalances can exacerbate, or even cause, other related conditions to develop inside the body. There is also evidence indicating anxiety can lead to chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, later in life.