Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling pain in my kidney. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said I have a kidney stone issue. Since treating kidney stones can be quite slow, it may require a long period of adjustment. However, there is generally a correlation between the kidney and sexual function, and I'm worried it might affect my intimate life. Could you please tell me if kidney stones can affect sexual function?Doctor's answer:
If you have kidney stones and currently have no other symptoms, they generally do not affect sexual function. However, if your kidney stones are accompanied by severe pain, they may have some degree of impact on sexual function. The main factor regarding kidney stones is the size of the stones. If the stones are smaller than 0.6 cm, there are usually no symptoms, and you can drink more water and take appropriate medication as needed. For male patients, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications. If treatment is delayed, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely and targeted treatment, and pay close attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods. Wishing you a speedy recovery.