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Urology (Expert Forum)
Is epididymitis and erectile dysfunction related?
Answered by
Stephen Liroff, MD - Urology, Pediatric Urology, Peyronie’s disease
Vattikuti Urology Institute, Henry Ford Hospital
West Bloomfield - MI
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Is epididymitis and erectile dysfunction related?
by gurtude, Aug 17, 2008 02:50PM
Do you think epididymitis and erectile dysfunction could be related? My husband has had two very bad cases of epididymitis. (two emergency room visits) He has been treated with antibiotics each time and isn't having any symptoms, but now is having erectile issues. He is 42 and does a lot of heavy moving every day.
He aslo had symptoms of sciatica at the same time.
Thanks
He aslo had symptoms of sciatica at the same time.
Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Stephen Liroff, MD, Aug 20, 2008 12:39AM
, Aug 20, 2008 12:39AM
He may have a spinal disk problem that is affecting his bladder function leading to a urine infection and subsequent epididymitis as well as nerve pain (sciatica). This nerve compression may result in erectile dysfunction.
Epididymitis and erectile dysfunction are not usually directly related.
S.A.Liroff, M.D.
This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. It
does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Henry Ford Hospital or the
Vattikuti Urologic Institute. Please consult your physician for diagnosticDiagnostic laparoscopy
and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
Epididymitis and erectile dysfunction are not usually directly related.
S.A.Liroff, M.D.
This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. It
does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Henry Ford Hospital or the
Vattikuti Urologic Institute. Please consult your physician for diagnosticDiagnostic laparoscopy
and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
S.A.Liroff, M.D.