horse chestnut. n. 1. Any of several trees of the genus Aesculus, especially the European species A. hippocastanum, having opposite, palmately compound leaves, erect clusters of white flowers tinged with red or yellow, and spiny or smooth capsules containing large shiny brown seeds.
Painful erections are very uncommon unless you have recently experienced penile trauma or irritation. Other causes of erectile pain would include: 1  Peyronie's disease. 2  Penile mass. 3  Priapism. 4  Phimosis. 5  Penile Injury.
Erectile dysfunction can result from a problem with any of these. Likewise, stress and mental health concerns can cause or worsen erectile dysfunction. Sometimes a combination of physical and psychological issues causes erectile dysfunction.For instance, a minor physical condition that slows your sexual response might cause anxiety about maintaining an erection.hysical causes of erectile dysfunction. In most cases, erectile dysfunction is caused by something physical. Common causes include: 1  Heart disease. 2  Clogged blood vessels (atherosclerosis). 3  High cholesterol. 4  High blood pressure.