Your urologist will begin by taking your medical history and asking lots of questions.
Blood tests and a physical exam will indicate any physical issues that can cause ED like the following:
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Obesity
- Kidney disease
- Low testosterone
Any of these can contribute to erectile dysfunction. If one or more is identified, Dr. Roger Khouri may begin treating those particular issues. Several of these physical problems can affect blood flow throughout your body. This, in turn, can be a significant cause of ED.
Suffolk Men’s Health may do several tests to learn more about your healthy blood flow.
Erectile Dysfunction Diagnosis: Emotional and Mental Issues
Depression, stress, and anxiety can contribute to erectile dysfunction.
Dr. Roger Khouri will discuss these issues with you and give a psychological screening test for depression.
Erectile Dysfunction Diagnosis: Other Risk Factors
Smoking, drinking to excess, lack of exercise, and use of recreational drugs can also contribute to ED. Being over the age of 50 can be a contributing factor, but men in their 80s can still have a satisfactory sex life.
There may not be only one cause of ED, but a combination of factors.
Getting a thorough evaluation from a urologist like Dr. Roger Khouri in Hauppauge and Bay Shore, NY will help pinpoint the cause and provide direction on which treatment option is best for you.
Schedule an Erectile Dysfunction Appointment in Hauppauge and Bay Shore, NY
Contact Dr. Roger Khouri at (631) 273-1258 to schedule an appointment for tests and treatment if you are experiencing symptoms of erectile dysfunction.
ED Tests: (Blood, Rigidity) Used By Urologists to Diagnose Erectile Dysfunction (webmd.com)
Erectile dysfunction – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic