Patient's question:
I didn't leave my foreskin when I was young, and my classmate said it was too long, but I didn't feel anything. I read online that a long foreskin can cause urine to not be fully expelled, but I didn't have that feeling either. So I want to ask the doctor properly how to check if the foreskin is too long?Doctor's answer:
The foreskin covers the urethra but allows the urethral meatus and glans penis to be visible. This condition is related to hereditary factors and can be divided into true phimosis and false phimosis. There are three possible causes: 1. Congenital, 2. External, 3. Hereditary. The main cause of phimosis is that the foreskin remains tightly wrapped around the glans when the penis is erect, leading to infection or balanitis. If the glans is overly sensitive and discomfort symptoms reappear, it is recommended to undergo circumcision for treatment, which is relatively better. Some children have already undergone surgery at a young age. The timing and prognosis of circumcision are not a cause for concern. It can be performed on the same day, and early intervention is beneficial.