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Will balanitis lead to erectile dysfunction?
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Yes.: Yes. Any penile discomfort or pain could interfere with the ability to achieve or sustain an erection. Seek medical treatment.
Answered 3/16/2017
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No, but...: It has no direct impact onto the occurrence of ed, but severe balanitis may incite pain and tearing of foreskin at intercourse. But, many such patients happen to be the elderly who tend to more likely have ed, dm, etc.
Answered 4/3/2016
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