Patient's question:
I really don't know what is called phimosis and what is considered phimosis. When my foreskin is retracted, the entire glans can be exposed, but in the middle below, there is still a connection between the glans and the foreskin. It feels a bit uncomfortable when erect, specifically at the part where the glans and foreskin are connected. Does this count as phimosis?Doctor's answer:
Penile prepuce overhang refers to the condition where the foreskin covers the glans when the penis is flaccid. Phimosis refers to the condition where the foreskin, which is overly long, cannot be retracted to expose the glans up to the corona during erection. Over time, phimosis can lead to adhesion. Due to the inability to promptly clean the secretions of the inner foreskin, bacteria can grow and multiply, resulting in an increase in foreskin secretions. When the odor becomes severe, it can cause local inflammation, known as balanitis or balanoposthitis. Therefore, from a modern medical perspective, circumcision is generally considered better than leaving the foreskin intact. It is recommended that you visit the urology department of a hospital with the necessary conditions for a circumcision. As I have not examined you, I cannot provide a definitive judgment. Below are some relatively professional hospitals you may consider: People's Hospital of Linyi City, People's Hospital of Weifang City, and Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Medical College.