Patient's question:
Last month, the problem of gout has started to reappear again. During this period, I have found that my sexual function seems much weaker than before. Now, I dare not even sleep with my wife in the afternoon. Is there a relationship between this gout and sexual function?Doctor's answer:
There is actually no necessary connection between these two things. Generally, gout will never affect your sexual function. Gout is primarily related to uric acid levels, specifically hyperuricemia. Hyperuricemia is a metabolic disease caused by an abnormality in the metabolism of purine breakdown. It is often related to congenital abnormalities in purine metabolism. It is commonly associated with conditions such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, coronary heart disease, and arteriosclerosis, which often occur together. It can also be secondary to certain medications or systemic diseases. Among these patients, only a very small number can develop into gout.