Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has recently been complaining of pain in his penis when urinating. When the foreskin is retracted, there is white discharge. After rinsing with water, he says it's okay, but a day later he complains of pain again and needs to be rinsed. We don't want a child this young to have this condition, and we are very concerned. We want to ask the doctor what we should do.Doctor's answer:
White discharge is likely smegma. Recurrent pain suggests, which increases the risk of penile cancer, primarily due to excessive foreskin. It is recommended that the child undergoes a circumcision at around 12 years of age. Currently, surgery is not advisable as the penis has not yet fully developed. 1. Increase the frequency of cleaning the foreskin to maintain hygiene. 2. Oral antibiotics such as spiramycin or ampicillin can be taken.