Patient's question:
Often have to go to work, so no time to take care of the child. When I came back yesterday, I noticed that the child's foreskin was a bit long. What age is best for circumcision?Doctor's answer:
If the child is now eight, surgical treatment can be performed. However, it is best to take the child to the urology department of the hospital for a thorough examination first. If the condition of excessive foreskin is confirmed, circumcision is usually recommended. Circumcision refers to the removal of excess foreskin from the penis so that the glans is exposed, which is an effective treatment for phimosis, excessive foreskin, and prevention of its complications. It is a minor surgical procedure that generally does not require hospitalization, with a low risk of surgery. It is an outpatient surgery, and the purpose is to completely expose the glans of the penis through surgery so that there will be no hidden areas that could lead to infection. If the foreskin is not paid attention to for personal hygiene, it may lead to conditions such as balanitis, urinary tract infections, and may also interfere with sexual function.