Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling a stinging sensation in my penis, and urination has been very difficult. It's been really painful every day. I feel like my reproductive organs are a bit inflamed. The doctor examined me and said it's caused by excessive foreskin. What does excessive foreskin mean?Doctor's answer:
Penile phimosis refers to a condition where, in adult males, the penis skin tightly covers the glans, preventing it from fully retracting. However, it is common for children who have not yet reached full physical development to have phimosis, which is a natural phenomenon during growth and development and does not fall under the category of a disease. During the embryonic development period, the foreskin grows closely attached to the glans and covers it, serving the function of protecting the reproductive organs. For individuals with phimosis, timely treatment can reduce the risk of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility.