Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Unable to achieve an erection due to some fatigue after traveling, followed by alcohol consumption during sexual activity, which led to the current condition.Current general condition: The penis can become erect but lacks hardness, and there is also some discomfort in the kidneys.
Doctor's answer:
Erectile dysfunction (ED) refers to the inability to achieve or maintain an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse. There are many causes of ED, such as: psychological factors; any condition that may reduce blood flow to the penile corpus cavernosum; surgery or trauma that damages blood vessels and nerves related to the penis, leading to ED; endocrine disorders, chronic diseases, and long-term use of certain medications; recurrent prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia that does not respond to treatment. It is recommended that you seek medical attention at a reputable hospital as soon as possible to confirm the diagnosis through advanced diagnostic techniques. Targeted treatment can completely cure the condition.