A male with gout is at increased risk for erectile dysfunction. Gout is associated with endothelial dysfunction and arteriosclerosis which can affect the penile vasculature.
The presence of gout is an independent risk factor for erectile dysfunction, which may be severe.
The patient with gout may have comorbid conditions that may be associated with erectile dysfunction:
(1) diabetes
(2) hypertension
(3) obesity
(4) depression
The presence of erectile dysfunction in a patient with gout is a risk factors for:
(1) cardiovascular disease
(2) chronic renal disease
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