Patient's question:
When not erect, my foreskin covers the glans, and I can flip it out with my hand to expose the entire glans. However, when erect, the glans still doesn't fully show, but I can flip it out with my hand. However, the foreskin is attached to the middle of the glans, making it impossible to flip it completely. The hospital said it's phimosis and requires surgery.What kind of help do I need: How should phimosis be treated?
Doctor's answer:
Generally, without inflammation, medication is not necessary. When inflammation occurs, medication should be used. If a circumcision is performed, three types of medication should be used postoperatively: anti-inflammatory drugs to prevent inflammation of the foreskin wound; pain relievers to reduce pain at the foreskin wound; and estrogen drugs, which should be used on the day of surgery or within 2 to 3 days postoperatively. They can increase the likelihood of penile erection and reduce the degree of erection, thereby preventing the foreskin surgical site from tearing due to penile erection.