erection problem due to bulged L4/L5 disc

andy · Newbie Joined: 03 Aug 2006 Posts: 1

I bulged my L4/L5 disc in 2002 and have recently agrevated it again , now Im finding Im having a problem geting an erection . Is this because the nerves are being squashed in the spinal cord and are not allowing the blood to go where its supposed to go?

Mick · Supporter Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Posts: 308

Well, certain erectile problems can occur due to spinal injuries in a way that nerves may be damaged and the arousal signals they should be sending to the brain or from the brain and spinal cord to penis may be shut down. This can cause erectile problems as well as decreased libido.

Nerves that are in command of erections lie in the sacral part of the spine (S-vertebra). When men injury spinal parts above this area, they may have problems with erections that occur by emotional, mental or visual stimuli (called psychogenic erections)but may still be able to have erections caused by direct physical stimuli of the erotic zones.

Ejaculatory problems are more likely to occur with spinal cord injuries.

However, if the injury is not severe, erectile problems are not likely to occur unless you are in a lot of pain and discomfort, so you don’t feel like having an erection.

Blood vessels problems may prevent blood from reaching penis or
from staying long in the penis.

erection problem due to bulged L4/L5 disc

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