Kidney dysfunction linked to impotence

Kidney dysfunction linked to impotence

SEMARANG, Central Java: At least 50 percent of people with
chronic kidney dysfunction also suffer from impotence or sexual
dysfunction, according to Murni Indrastuti, an intern at Karyadi
hospital here, Antara reported.

Murni also said in a symposium on the subject that fertility
was in many cases affected.

Among possible causes stated were the accumulation of uremia
toxins (substances which the body cannot eliminate through
urine), malnutrition, hypertension, hormonal reasons and
medicines prescribed.

The variety of possible causes made it important for people to
act on early symptoms to prevent chronic kidney disease setting
in, she said.

In addition to the kidneys, she said the chronic condition
affects muscles and bones, the nervous system and digestion. (01)