Seek care urgently if you have any of these
- Sudden onset with no obvious cause
- Chest pain or breathlessness on exertion
- Known diabetes with worsening symptoms
- Loss of morning erections entirely
- Difficulty alongside significant fatigue
- Symptoms after starting a new medication
If any of the above applies, do not wait for an appointment — go to the nearest emergency department.
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What usually causes this
Diabetes
One of the most common underlying causes, and often undiagnosed at the point the difficulty starts.
Blood pressure and vascular disease
Reduced blood flow, sometimes with medication side effects compounding it.
Low testosterone
Usually with reduced libido, fatigue and loss of morning erections.
Stress, anxiety and relationship factors
Very common, particularly where the difficulty is situational rather than constant.
Medication side effects
Several blood pressure and antidepressant medicines contribute.
What we would check
Blood Sugar TestDiabetes is a leading and reversible contributor Testosterone TestEstablishes whether hormone levels are part of it Lipid ProfileAssesses cardiovascular risk alongsideOther symptoms people ask about
This page is general health information, not a diagnosis. It cannot replace being examined. All visits to Mascot Healthcare are by appointment — Mon–Sat, 9AM–5PM, 52 Sholanke Street, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos.