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Does Spinal Disc Herniation Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
I was rear-ended in a car accident 6 months ago. The person who hit me was on their phone and didn t even slow down. I was at a complete stop when the vehicle rear-ended me going approximately 55mph. The doctor said I have a herniated disk between the L4-L5 and L5-S1 that are hitting nerves. Since the accident I have not been able to have an errection at all. Could the erectile issues be caused by the herniated disks and what can I do to resolve the issue?
Wed, 8 Aug 2018
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Herniated disc may compress your nerves and can cause erectile dysfunction. Consult a neurosurgeon and get an MRI scan done. He will explain you about the various treatment options.
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Dr. Shinas Hussain
Herniated disc may compress your nerves and can cause erectile dysfunction. Consult a neurosurgeon and get an MRI scan done. He will explain you about the various treatment options.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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