Patient's question:
I encountered a classmate's father while I was taking a shower. He is a doctor and said that I need surgery for my phimosis because it's not good for my health.Doctor's answer:
Hello:Excessive foreskin refers to a condition where the foreskin completely covers the glans, preventing it from naturally being exposed, but it can be retracted during cleaning, masturbation, or sexual intercourse. Phimosis, on the other hand, refers to a condition where the foreskin not only covers the glans but also cannot be retracted to reveal it. Due to long-term chronic irritation from urine and smegma, excessive foreskin can lead to swelling, congestion, erosion, repeated cross-infection, and even phimosis, resulting in serious consequences such as necrosis of the foreskin and glans. Additionally, it can transmit bacteria to the female partner during sexual intercourse. It is recommended that you visit a hospital for consultation and consider undergoing a circumcision as soon as possible.