Patient's question:
When not urinating, the part that is usually retracted reveals a layer of skin. When urinating, the stem appears much larger. Especially in the morning, I noticed the child was a bit uncomfortable and often touched it. The doctor said that in such a case, it is phimosis with an overhanging foreskin. When is the most appropriate time for surgery?Doctor's answer:
Penile prepuce overhang refers to a condition where, in adult males, the penis skin tightly covers the glans, preventing it from fully exposing. Phimosis refers to a condition where the prepuce completely tightly covers the glans, with the glans unable to expose at any time. Prepuce overhang and phimosis can lead to premature ejaculation, anejaculation, canceration, and affect the development of the glans. It is crucial to determine the optimal time for circumcision surgery, as prepuce overhang or phimosis can obstruct the growth and development of the reproductive organs, resulting in poor development and subsequent genital shortening. Therefore, the best time for circumcision surgery should be after the child is 10 years old. It is recommended to seek early treatment to avoid delaying the condition. Male reproductive diseases are very serious, and patients are advised to seek timely treatment while paying attention to dietary issues, avoiding spicy and irritating foods to prevent worsening the condition.