Patient's question:
My cousin's child is 10 years old. He has phimosis, and his glans has not been exposed yet. Is surgical treatment necessary now? I searched online and found that it may cause urinary tract infections, but I don't know how likely that is. Please help me get an answer from the doctor.Previous treatment history and effectiveness:
Has not been seen before.
Expected help:
What harm does it pose to the body? Is treatment necessary? How old should the child be before treatment is effective? What should be noted after surgery?
Doctor's answer:
When the foreskin is too long, the secretions in the foreskin cannot be expelled, and gradually form smegma, which can lead to inflammation of the penis. Long-term irritation from smegma may also result in penile cancer. Additionally, if the glans is long-term covered by the foreskin, it can cause poor penis development after puberty and interfere with sexual life. In some cases, it may lead to paraphimosis. Therefore, if you have phimosis or excessive foreskin, it is advisable to undergo circumcision at an early stage. Wishing you a speedy recovery.