Suggest Treatment For Erectile Dysfunction After Hemorrhoidectamy

Posted on Mon, 26 Jan 2015

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Mon, 26 Jan 2015 Answered on

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : since hemorrhoidectamy i have erectile dysfunction am on fentanyl patch wondering what would cause this as i have never had problem before

i have seen doctor due for follow up in aa week

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Considerations

Detailed Answer:
thank you for sending the question.

The fentanyl patch can certainly contribute to symptoms of erectile dysfunction. This is a very strong narcotic medication and among the many side effects would include decrease in performance.

I would encourage you to discuss this with your doctor and your doctor might consider an alternative pain medication for you.

Sincerely,

Dr. Galamaga

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Robert Galamaga (3 minutes later)

im concerned that the hemorrhoidectamy caused this the doctor said it shouldn't as he did nothing with anything that is associated with penis just scared

i asked a question over 45 min ago my dr says a hemorrhoidectamy shouldn't have anything to do with ed as he did nothing to affect my penis is he correct

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
hemorrhoidectomy procedure would not affect erectile function.

you may need some more time to recover from the surgery. if symptoms still a problem you may request a consult wth a urologist.

sincerely,

dr XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar