Patient's question:
Urinary tract infection for more than a week, afraid that if it lasts too long it will affect the kidneys and thus affect sexual function. Does a urinary tract infection affect sexual function?Doctor's answer:
Recurring urinary tract infection requires immediate consultation with a urologist at the hospital for thorough examinations such as urinalysis and bacterial culture to diagnose the specific pathogen causing the infection. Then, timely use of sensitive antibiotics for anti-inflammatory treatment is necessary. Urinary tract infections generally require standardized treatment following a course, with most cases needing a treatment duration of about half a month. If left untreated promptly, it can easily lead to conditions like nephritis. It is unlikely to significantly affect sexual function.