Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I would like to consult you about the impact of kidney stones on sexual function. My husband is 43 years old and doesn't drink enough water. Recently, he has been experiencing kidney pain and lower back pain. He went to the hospital for a thorough examination and was told he has kidney stones. Can kidney stones be cured?Doctor's answer:
Kidney stones are indeed related to prolonged sitting and infrequent water intake, but generally, they do not affect normal sexual life. If mild sexual dysfunction reappears, it may be related to kidney deficiency caused by long hours of overtime sitting. If the kidney stones are small, it is recommended to drink more water and exercise more. Small stones can move into the ureter and be excreted with urine. Some may require extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. If the stones are large, surgery will be necessary.