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Does Scrotum Infection Cause Impotency?
one of my relative had fistula in ano surgery followed by severe post op infection
& as a result the whole periana larea including both scrotum are swollen,the pus is drained & cultured &is on i.v antibiotics.My question is ,is there any chances of post impotence in pt when he gets well?
& as a result the whole periana larea including both scrotum are swollen,the pus is drained & cultured &is on i.v antibiotics.My question is ,is there any chances of post impotence in pt when he gets well?
Mon, 12 Nov 2018
Hello,
Impotency is unlikely. The infection usually affects the superficial parts of the scrotum and thus nerves and seminal vesicles will be intact.
If he experiences any symptoms, you can consult a urologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Impotency is unlikely. The infection usually affects the superficial parts of the scrotum and thus nerves and seminal vesicles will be intact.
If he experiences any symptoms, you can consult a urologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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Hi,
There is no chance of impotence (erectile dysfunction) after surgery of fistula-in-ano or scrotal infection. But, there are chances of infertility if the testes are damaged in scrotal and testicular infections.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilyas Patel,
Dermatologist
There is no chance of impotence (erectile dysfunction) after surgery of fistula-in-ano or scrotal infection. But, there are chances of infertility if the testes are damaged in scrotal and testicular infections.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilyas Patel,
Dermatologist
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