Patient's question:
My nephew just turned 3 this year, and I only recently noticed that his foreskin is too tight. I'd like to ask when is it appropriate for a child to have a circumcision?Doctor's answer:
When should a child have a circumcision? This depends on the child's individual circumstances. Generally, it is best to do it during puberty because the child is still growing. It is usually not recommended to perform a circumcision on a child when they are very young. It is advised that patients go to a formal urology hospital for a thorough examination. If it is confirmed that the child has phimosis due to the inability to perform proper hygiene during daily life, the surgery can be performed after the age of four or five. If the phimosis is severe, the surgery can be done during puberty. If the foreskin can be easily retracted, the surgery may not need to be performed for the time being.