Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I am just 22 years old this year, and I feel like I have phimosis. Now I have a girlfriend and we are living together. I always feel that I am not good in bed. Should I have surgery for phimosis immediately? How can I treat phimosis myself?Doctor's answer:
The foreskin refers to the double-layered skin of the penis that folds over the glans. In infancy, the foreskin is typically longer, covering the glans and the external urethral orifice, which is known as physiological phimosis. As one grows older, the penis and foreskin gradually develop. During puberty, the foreskin retracts backward, exposing the glans by adulthood. Circumcision is a minor surgical procedure used to treat conditions such as excessive foreskin or phimosis. The surgery takes approximately 20–30 minutes and does not require hospitalization. The risk of complications is very low, but potential risks include: a tight ring formed by insufficient foreskin removal, inability to expose the glans, painful erections or penile curvature due to excessive foreskin removal. However, these cases are rare.Precautions:
1. Rest for 1–2 days after the surgery. You can lie down, read, or browse the internet. Avoid excessive movement to prevent postoperative bleeding.
2. Eat light foods and avoid spicy or highly stimulating foods.
3. In addition to antibiotics, medication to prevent erections and relieve pain may also be prescribed.
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