Patient's question:
How is the foreskin considered long? My foreskin usually covers the entire glans, and during erection, some part of it is exposed, but it can be retracted with my hand, allowing the glans to be exposed. Is this considered a foreskin? If it is, does it need to be surgically removed? What are the dangers of the foreskin? If it is removed, will it be very painful?Doctor's answer:
The impact of excessive foreskin is that it is easy to suffer from balanitis. If the smegma under the foreskin is not cleaned frequently, it can easily cause harm to sexual partners, bringing them pain and leading to diseases such as vaginitis, cervicitis, and pelvic inflammatory disease in women. The most frightening thing is that it can even cause cancer in women. It is recommended to undergo surgery. I believe everyone knows that phimosis and paraphimosis cause significant harm to men, so it is important to seek treatment as soon as possible. In daily life, attention should be paid to dietary issues, with a focus on a light diet and avoiding foods. Additionally, regular follow-up visits may be necessary when needed.