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Could The Herniated Disc In The Lumbar Region Leads To Impotence?

My husband was diagnosed with several herniated disc in the lumbar regions of his back. He has become impotent as of recent months as well. He also has taken Paxil during the last few month. The back pain is severe. Could the disc be the problem with the impotence? He also has seen a urologist, but I dont know if he has mentioned his back problems. Urologist and Neurologist suggest surgery.
Mon, 4 Jul 2016
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Hi welcome to HCM.....

Diagnosis : Erectile dysfunction
The possible cause could be ....
-Herniated disc means spinal cord lesion
-Depression

Here I am focusing this two cause mainly as you have spinal cord lesion which can lead ED..
You are taking antidepressant drug so you might have depression that leading ED....

Rule out other causes like diabetis , thyroid profile , prostate lesion , high blood pressure etc .....And corrected accordingly ...

You can consult psychiatrist for this ....

For erectile dysfunction you can take sildenafil drug which can be helpful in this ......

Consult neurosurgeon for hernia disc repair ...

Take care ...
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Could The Herniated Disc In The Lumbar Region Leads To Impotence?

Hi welcome to HCM..... Diagnosis : Erectile dysfunction The possible cause could be .... -Herniated disc means spinal cord lesion -Depression Here I am focusing this two cause mainly as you have spinal cord lesion which can lead ED.. You are taking antidepressant drug so you might have depression that leading ED.... Rule out other causes like diabetis , thyroid profile , prostate lesion , high blood pressure etc .....And corrected accordingly ... You can consult psychiatrist for this .... For erectile dysfunction you can take sildenafil drug which can be helpful in this ...... Consult neurosurgeon for hernia disc repair ... Take care ...