Patient's question:
Why haven't I seen your reply recently? I know you are a leading figure in urology in the medical field, and I hope your reply will remove a "tumor" from my heart. This "tumor" has been tormenting me for two full years. Here's the situation: My child was born with a small penis, and it often appeared as if some skin was covering his abdomen, mostly tucked inside, like a small whirlpool. The elders in our family called it "hiding the balls." Then, on January 30, 2007, the doctor examined him and said it was due to excessive foreskin, and that it would be fine after a circumcision. We didn't have any medical knowledge in this area, so we did exactly what the doctor said. But...Doctor's answer:
1, It is hidden penis.2, Surgery is generally not required initially; instead, the underlying cause or contributing factors should be identified. This is because surgery cannot promote penis development.
3, Targeted measures should be taken based on the identified factors or causes.
4, The penis is hidden beneath the skin, so only the skin surface is visible normally. However, it becomes visible during erection.
5, Timely intervention is necessary, including enlarging the preputial orifice, medication, identifying the cause, eliminating hidden factors (e.g., avoiding estrogen-containing foods), and treatment should be completed before the age of 10. Surgery should not be undertaken lightly. The expert outpatient clinic at the Children's Department of Changzheng Hospital is available on Monday mornings.