I've been dealing with a chronic case of tuberculosis, and I'm under treatment for it. Lately, I've been wondering if my habit of excessive masturbation could be affecting my health or interfering with the treatment. Is it something I should be worried about?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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there is no such relation between them but try no to repeat that and maintain healthy lifestyle

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