What can be done if sexual function is not as good as before after a spinal cord injury?

Patient's question:

After being completely paralyzed, my sexual function hasn't been as good as before. I can still get an erection for a short while, and I can also ejaculate, but there's no sensation. It's been a year now, and I can slowly walk with crutches. Can my sexual function fully recover in the future? What should I do?

Doctor's answer:

In cases of combined purchase, the symptoms and related issues. It is recommended to go to the local hospital's rehabilitation department for rehabilitation treatment. Through rehabilitation treatment, the symptoms will improve. It is advised to drink more hot water regularly, avoid cold and spicy foods, quit smoking and drinking. Engage in appropriate activities, get adequate rest, control weight, blood pressure, blood lipids, and blood sugar. Male diseases can be stabilized, but the treatment period is generally long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication plan during treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain a light diet, avoid foods, and not smoke or drink beer.

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