Patient's question:
I checked the information online. Phimosis refers to the foreskin being too tight to expose the glans, but in my case, the glans can be exposed, but there is still a connection between the glans and the foreskin. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hypospadias can be considered for surgical treatment. Hypospadias refers to a condition where the penis, in a relaxed state, is covered by the foreskin entirely. If the foreskin not only covers the entire glans but also has a narrow opening and cannot be retracted, this condition is called phimosis. Hypospadias, although it does not affect urination, can harbor dirt and debris within the foreskin, especially as the foreskin can secrete a foul-smelling white discharge known as smegma. Long-term irritation of the glans, particularly the corona, by smegma can easily lead to balanitis and penile inflammation. Bacterial infections from the foreskin cavity can also cause cystitis, pyelonephritis, and prostatitis.