Patient's question:
How should phimosis be treated? I feel like I have excessive prepuce. The glans is usually tightly covered inside, and only exposed during erection. Is this considered prepuce length?Doctor's answer:
Phimosis refers to a condition where the foreskin opening is too small, preventing the foreskin from retracting to reveal the glans penis. Most cases of phimosis are congenital. A small portion occurs due to repeated infections on an excessively long foreskin, leading to adhesions that prevent retraction. If left untreated, it can affect the normal development of the glans, cause retrograde ejaculation, pose a potential risk of cancer, lead to premature ejaculation during sexual activity, cause inflammation of the penis, and harm kidney function. It is recommended that you visit a hospital for a thorough examination and undergo surgical treatment as soon as possible. Wishing you good health!