Patient's question:
A child with phimosis where the prepuce cannot be fully retracted, after careful observation, it does not currently cause any interference with urination. How old should a child be for this condition to be addressed?Doctor's answer:
Circumcision, although it does not interfere with the child's urination, is recommended to be addressed promptly. If a child has phimosis, it is advisable to visit a surgical outpatient department in the hospital for timely treatment, such as a simple frenuloplasty. Pay attention to the personal hygiene of the child's perineum, clean the foreskin and glans regularly to prevent the accumulation of smegma, which may lead to phimosis. For patients with phimosis, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the condition. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should seek appropriate treatment promptly.