Patient's question:
A child is 4.5 years old with phimosis. Will circumcision affect future growth and development? If it's not enough, I'm also worried it might affect future life. I want to understand whether circumcision for a 4.5-year-old child with phimosis will affect future development?Doctor's answer:
A 4.5-year-old child has phimosis and adhesion, and surgery is needed to treat it. Generally, children can undergo surgery around the age of 7. Early treatment leads to better recovery and does not affect the growth and development of the penis. Don't worry. In addition to timely treatment for phimosis adhesion, friends should always maintain a positive attitude towards the disease. Only in this way can patients receive timely and appropriate treatment. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to dietary care and ensure a balanced nutrition, allowing the body to digest nutrients effectively. It is believed that this will surely help get rid of phimosis adhesion.