Patient's question:
My baby is 4 months old. When urinating, there is always a small pouch like a gourd under the foreskin opening, which disappears after urination. Is this phimosis? Can a 4-month-old infant undergo a circumcision?Doctor's answer:
If it is phimosis, surgery is required. What is phimosis? It is when the foreskin cannot be smoothly retracted with the hand after an erection.The cost of phimosis surgery varies depending on the hospital's level. In (standard public hospitals), the fee is around 1,000 yuan, not exceeding 2,000 yuan. Private hospitals and urology specialty hospitals charge more, but the surgery fee itself is not high. Instead, hidden fees are high, such as postoperative red light therapy, microwave therapy, etc., as well as expensive anti-inflammatory medications. These follow-up costs can be 2-3 times higher than the surgery fee, making it more expensive. If you ask about the surgery cost, they may quote a lower price than a (standard hospital), but then start charging after the surgery. If you refuse red light therapy or similar treatments, they will stop treating you.