Patient's question:
I am 15 years old and have congenital phimosis, but I never paid attention to it. The first time I cleaned, after retracting the foreskin, it was difficult to return to its original position and got stuck at the orifice. I had to use shower gel as a lubricant to restore it. Since then, I have started to have trouble retracting the foreskin, and it is hard to clean the smegma. Recently, my glans has been itchy. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, it should be phimosis, leading to the accumulation of smegma and balanitis. It is recommended to undergo a circumcision procedure at a regular hospital's urology department. Before the surgery, the foreskin should be cleaned more frequently. If there is inflammation on the glans, it is advised to apply some ointment. Pay attention to hygiene in daily life, drink more water, and urinate more often. Glans itching can be stabilized, but the treatment period is generally long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment, use medication appropriately, and the patient should also maintain a light diet, avoid foods, and not smoke or drink beer.