Epilepsy is a celebral nerve disease which is characterised by internal sensations of change or attacks. CAUSES: Epileptic attacks are caused by electric disorders in the nervous cells of a certain section of the brain due to: a) Birt trauma (inedequate oxygen supply to brain. b) Infections of the brain ( Meningitis, Encephalitis). c) Accidents. d) Ingestion of toxins. e) Inherited disorders. f) Hypoglycemia & bad nutrition. The above causes do not suggest erectile dysfunction.

Answered by Daljit Singh Hanspal , an ibibo Advisor, at 4:12 PM on November 03, 2008

In determining a physical (or organic) cause, your doctor will first rule out certain conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart and vascular disease, low male hormone level, prostate cancer, and diabetes, which are associated with erectile dysfunction. In addition to these conditions, certain systemic and respiratory diseases are known to result in erectile dysfunction:

* Scleroderma (stiffening or hardening of the skin)

* Kidney failure

* Liver cirrhosis

* Hemachromatosis (too much iron in the blood)

* Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Often, one can restore sexual health by treating a condition such as high blood pressure with diet and/or exercise or by controlling diabetes or other chronic diseases. Nutritional states, including malnutrition and zinc deficiency, may be associated with erectile dysfunction and can also be treated with diet.

Almost any disease can affect erectile function by altering the nervous, vascular, or hormonal systems. Various diseases may produce changes in the smooth muscle tissue of the penis or influence mood and behavior.

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Answered by Dinesh , an ibibo Master, at 7:33 AM on November 03, 2008

Nearly a third of epileptic men suffer from erectile dysfunction, and many epileptic women complain of dry vagina, painful contractions during sex, or low libido. These problems are particularly common in people with complex partial seizures originating in the temporal lobe of the brain.

About 5% of babies born to women with epilepsy have a birth defect. This compares to about a 2.5% chance in the rest of the population. It's known that anti-epileptic medications are responsible for at least some of the extra birth defects. The defects can be minor or easily corrected by surgery (malformed fingers, cleft lip or palate) but occasionally more serious malformations such as spina bifida can occur.

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Answered by Jyothi , an ibibo Master, at 1:44 PM on November 02, 2008

Yes. Sexual dysfunction — including difficulty achieving and sustaining erections (erectile dysfunction) — is more common in men with epilepsy than in the general population. Several factors likely play a role.

Epilepsy itself may cause sexual dysfunction, especially if seizures are poorly controlled. Disruptions in hormone levels and brain activity may impair sexual desire and performance. In many cases, improved seizure control alleviates sexual dysfunction.

Drugs used to treat epilepsy may also cause sexual dysfunction. Anti-seizure medications, such as phenytoin and carbamazepine, can decrease testosterone levels in men, which in turn reduces sexual desire and impairs sexual function. If a specific anti-seizure medication is the likely culprit of erectile dysfunction, your doctor may recommend an alternative medication.

In addition, psychological factors — such as depression, sexual anxiety or stigma associated with epilepsy — can contribute to sexual dysfunction in men with epilepsy.

source:http://www.mayo clinic.com/health/epilepsy/AN01648

Answered by Mohd Saqib , an ibibo Master, at 1:00 PM on November 02, 2008