Patient's question:
My boyfriend has phimosis, where the foreskin covers the glans and the glans is hidden under the skin. There is often dirt trapped inside, and it's inconvenient to clean with cleaning solutions. It's said that poor hygiene can lead to various gynecological diseases in sexual partners. I'm very worried. However, my boyfriend is reluctant to have surgery and doesn't want to go to the hospital for it. Does phimosis without surgery lead to prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
Penile phimosis refers to a condition where the external orifice of the foreskin is too small, tightly restricting the head of the penis, and the foreskin cannot be retracted upwards.Excessive foreskin refers to a condition where the foreskin cannot expose the head of the penis but can be retracted.
Phimosis can affect the growth and development of the penis, and the accumulated dirt can cause infections. In severe cases, it may lead to kidney damage. The accumulated dirt can also increase the risk of penile cancer, and it may cause sexual intercourse pain after divorce.
Phimosis should be treated with a circumcision as early as possible. Doing so during childhood is beneficial for preventing penile cancer.
Excessive foreskin should be frequently retracted and cleaned to maintain local hygiene! It is recommended to undergo surgery for treatment.
In addition, during the treatment of prostatitis, patients should not only take medication but also pay attention to their dietary habits and psychological state, which are equally important.