Patient's question:
I feel that my private area is always dirty, and it doesn't look attractive either. Also, I have phimosis, and when I urinate, some urine stays on my foreskin. I feel very disgusted. What are the reasons for phimosis?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, when a male infant is born, the foreskin is usually too long. However, after the age of 7, the foreskin gradually retracts, revealing the urethral meatus and glans. In infants and young children, an overly long foreskin is often physiological. It is only when the glans remains hidden after puberty that it can be referred to as phimosis or an overly long foreskin.As a part of the male external genitalia, the foreskin has important physiological functions. If it becomes overly long again, it can affect these functions. Patients should take oral medication in a timely manner and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life to prevent prolonged sitting.