loading...| Preferred Name |
ED |
| Synonyms |
Erectile Dysfunction |
| Definitions |
<p>Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common type of male sexual dysfunction. It is when a man has trouble getting or keeping an erection. ED becomes more common as you get older. But it's not a natural part of aging.</p> <p>Some people have trouble speaking with their doctors about sex. But if you have ED, you should tell your doctor. ED can be a sign of health problems. It may mean your blood vessels are clogged. It may mean you have nerve damage from diabetes. If you don't see your doctor, these problems will go untreated. </p> <p>Your doctor can offer several new treatments for ED. For many men, the answer is as simple as taking a pill. Getting more exercise, losing weight, or stopping smoking may also help. </p> <p class="">NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases</p> |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0242350 |
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Erectile Dysfunction Impotence |
| cui |
C0242350 |
| Date created |
11/20/1998 |
| definition |
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common type of male sexual dysfunction. It is when a man has trouble getting or keeping an erection. ED becomes more common as you get older. But it's not a natural part of aging. Some people have trouble speaking with their doctors about sex. But if you have ED, you should tell your doctor. ED can be a sign of health problems. It may mean your blood vessels are clogged. It may mean you have nerve damage from diabetes. If you don't see your doctor, these problems will go untreated. Your doctor can offer several new treatments for ED. For many men, the answer is as simple as taking a pill. Getting more exercise, losing weight, or stopping smoking may also help. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases |
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| MP OTHER LANGUAGE URL |
Spanish https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/erectiledysfunction.html |
| MP PRIMARY INSTITUTE URL |
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases https://www.niddk.nih.gov |
| notation |
C0242350 |
| prefLabel |
ED |
| Related to |
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C2963186 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C2362326 |
| Scope Statement |
Men with erectile dysfunction (ED), or impotence, have trouble getting or keeping an erection. It is more common in older men. Learn about treatment.https://medlineplus.gov/erectiledysfunction.html |
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T047 |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0001792 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C2362503 |