Patient's question:
A friend of mine, a male, has been suffering from congenital spina bifida since childhood. Now he is 30 years old and wants to get married. However, his condition is quite severe—both his legs cannot walk. His feet are already deformed, and he feels tired after standing for a while because his calves cannot bear his body weight. Currently, he uses diapers all day. I would like to ask if his condition, if he gets married, would affect his life expectancy if he engages in sexual activity?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the described condition of the patient is spina bifida, with impaired motor function of both lower limbs and urinary function, which may indicate a lesion in the cauda equina nerve within the lumbar canal. In such cases, the patient's sexual function may also be affected, leading to sexual dysfunction.Advice:
Regarding spina bifida alone, sexual activity should not have a direct impact on the patient's life or health. However, given the patient's current condition, they may experience sexual dysfunction and find it difficult to engage in normal sexual activity. I hope this answer is helpful.