Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose:There is no discomfort in the genital organs in daily life.
However, recently, when retracting the foreskin downward, there is a momentary pain in the glans penis, and the pain also persists for a period afterward, lasting about an hour before disappearing. After retracting the foreskin, the part near the base of the foreskin appears slightly red.
Am I suffering from inflammation? I haven't retracted the foreskin for cleaning for a long time. What should the doctor do in this case? Thank you very much!
Doctor's answer:
Hello, the described condition may be phimosis. Phimosis refers to a condition where the foreskin completely covers the glans and the external urethral orifice, but the foreskin can be retracted to expose the glans. If it cannot be retracted, it is called paraphimosis.Advice: Phimosis is prone to accumulating dirt and debris, which can lead to balanoposthitis (inflammation of the glans and foreskin), local adhesion, and increased sensitivity of the glans, resulting in premature ejaculation. If the foreskin opening is narrow, it can affect penile erection. Therefore, circumcision is recommended. The surgery is relatively simple and can be performed on an outpatient basis.