Will kidney stones affect sexual function?

When kidney stones are not discharged from the pelvic cavity, it will affect our normal sexual function. Stones in the pelvic cavity will cause local damage after vigorous exercise, and some will cause endocrine disorders, which are not conducive to the development of sexual organs. Therefore, after kidney stones appear, early treatment is necessary, which will not only keep the body healthy, but also have a very objective treatment effect.

1. Local damage: If the kidney stones are small and active, the local tissue damage will be only slight. If the kidney stones are large and antler-shaped, fibrous tissue hyperplasia, neutrophil, ulcer and lymphocyte infiltration will occur, leading to renal fibrosis and shedding of renal pelvic and calvarial epithelial cells.

2. Kidney damage: If kidney stones cause long-term hydronephrosis, difficulty urinating, excessive pressure above the obstruction, and decreased blood flow to the kidneys, it will lead to kidney atrophy, decreased kidney function, renal tubular necrosis, and even loss of kidney function.

3. Kidney calcification : When kidney stones are severe, the entire renal parenchyma may be calcified. Kidney stones lead to kidney fibrosis, glomerular sclerosis and tubular atrophy. This is also the harm caused by kidney stones. Therefore, it must be discovered and treated in time.

You have to pay attention to your diet.

1. Increase calcium intake: Many people wonder why we need to eat more calcium when stones are made of calcium salts? Because according to research, sufficient calcium will combine with oxalic acid and be excreted through feces, thus reducing the absorption of calcium by the intestines, which will of course reduce the chance of stones. Therefore, drinking more milk will not increase the risk of stones, but will help reduce the chance of stones. (Some people support calcium supplementation, while others do not)

2. Reduce the intake of oxalic acid: Eat less spinach, tea leaves, beans, grapes, potatoes, tomatoes, oranges, plums, bamboo shoots, strawberries, cocoa, green garlic, onions and other foods that contain a lot of oxalic acid.

3. Reduce sodium intake: Eat a light diet and reduce the intake of canned and processed foods. Eat more foods containing potassium, such as bananas.

4. Reduce meat intake: Reducing the intake of animal protein can reduce the chance of stone formation.

5. Drink more water and exercise more: Drinking more water can speed up the metabolism of salt in urine, so drink at least 3000cc of water every day. Exercising more can reduce bone calcium loss, thereby reducing the formation of stones.