Patient's question:
My son is 6 years old. His glans swells significantly when he defecates. It's been like this since he was young. But he doesn't say it hurts. It just feels like his anus is blocked. Sometimes blood appears on his foreskin, should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
The child has not experienced any further pain, so there is no need to worry excessively. This age is not the period for the growth and development of the child's reproductive organs, and surgery is generally decided during puberty. Currently, it is possible to go to the hospital to slightly expand the urethral meatus. After puberty, surgery can be performed to treat the prepuce. For now, careful observation should be maintained, and the child should be encouraged to drink more water. Excessive prepuce can be stabilized, but the treatment period is usually long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, medication should be used according to the symptoms. Additionally, during the treatment period, it is recommended to develop good living habits and maintain a proper diet.