Patient's question:
A 11-year-old boy has red and swollen foreskin. Is it necessary to go to the hospital, or does it just need to be kept clean and dry?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, it is likely due to excessive foreskin. After retracting it, local edema reappears. You can apply local sterilization, and you should undergo a circumcision procedure at a regular hospital's urology department. In addition to active treatment, patients with red and swollen foreskin also need to pay attention to maintaining a proper diet and ensuring proper digestion of nutrients in daily life. Furthermore, do not have excessive psychological stress, relax your mood, which is beneficial for the relief of the condition.