Patient's question:
Hello, I am 24 years old and have recently been experiencing frequent masturbation, which has made me feel that my foreskin is a bit painful. Now, my foreskin has started to swell, and it's getting more and more swollen. My glans has also started to turn red, and I feel a bit difficult when urinating. So, I want to ask, what could be causing the swelling of the foreskin? How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Frequent masturbation is indeed not good, but it cannot be confirmed that it is caused by masturbation leading to foreskin swelling and recurring urinary problems. While abstaining from masturbation, it is also necessary to visit the urology department of a hospital to check for any prostate issues or problems related to phimosis (retracted foreskin). These could be the reasons for the symptoms. Masturbating occasionally once is not harmful, but frequent occurrences indicate a problem.