Patient's question:
My child's foreskin is somewhat long. I originally thought that as the child grows older, it would gradually improve, so I never paid attention to it. However, until now, the child's foreskin is still very long, and the doctor said that it has already formed phimosis.What kind of help is needed: What are the harms of phimosis to men?
Doctor's answer:
Penile phimosis refers to a condition where, in adult males, the foreskin tightly covers the glans, preventing it from fully retracting. Circumcision refers to a condition where the foreskin is completely tight around the glans, with the glans unable to be exposed at any time. In patients with phimosis, deposits and urine sediment accumulate within the foreskin, creating a breeding ground for bacteria. Alternatively, infections and inflammation may occur due to trauma, leading to phimotic adhesion. In severe cases, it may even result in infertility.