Patient's question:
A long time ago, I had a check-up at Baoding's Son Bird Hospital. They said I had excessive foreskin, but I didn't pay much attention to it. Later, it seems to have gotten worse. What's going on? Why did I get phimosis? Will phimosis get worse without surgery?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Excessive foreskin can cause significant harm to men. First, excessive foreskin can lead to the accumulation of white smegma inside, which, when exposed to the glans for a long time, increases the risk of urinary tract infections in men, such as easily triggering inflammation of the foreskin and glans. This can cause various infections in both the individual and their sexual partner, affect sexual quality of life, and even lead to infertility or trigger penile cancer. If the condition is treated improperly or not promptly, it can spread upward to the urethra, prostate, or other reproductive organs, potentially affecting the quality of semen and thus impacting fertility. Therefore, men with excessive foreskin should seek medical attention and undergo a foreskin surgery in a timely manner to avoid severe harm.