Patient's question:
I am aware that I have had phimosis all along, but this condition hasn't caused me any discomfort, and I haven't sought treatment for it. Recently, I've noticed that my foreskin feels particularly long. This has been the case since I was a child, but the doctor said at the time that it wasn't excessively long and didn't need to be circumcised. Is it necessary to have phimosis circumcised?Doctor's answer:
If the symptoms of phimosis and paraphimosis occur repeatedly, it is recommended to undergo surgery for treatment. If phimosis is present, it can easily lead to the accumulation of smegma, which also increases the risk of recurrent balanitis. In most cases, it can lead to infections of the reproductive system. It is necessary to have timely examinations and maintain good hygiene. Ideally, the phimosis should be surgically removed. Generally, a circumcision is required, and attention should be paid to local hygiene to prevent future sexual complications.