Patient's question:
My child is ten years old, and the penis cannot be retracted at all. Is this phimosis or paraphimosis?Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, it is more likely to be phimosis. If it is just excessive foreskin, it should be able to be retracted to expose the glans. Phimosis cannot expose the glans. According to the child's condition, it is recommended that you have the phimosis surgery performed on the child as soon as possible, because phimosis can affect the development of the child's penis, leading to poor penile development. Additionally, it can also easily cause repeated infections of the foreskin, and may even lead to cancer.