Patient's question:
The foreskin is too long, often covering the head of the penis. It must be cleaned every day, otherwise it smells very bad. Sometimes it's embarrassing to use public restrooms. Recently, I've noticed that the penis has started to inflame.What kind of help do I need: What are the dangers of an overly long foreskin?
Doctor's answer:
Hydrocele, due to excessive foreskin, the secretion on the inner side cannot be cleaned in a timely and thorough manner, allowing bacteria to grow and adapt here, which will lead to an accumulation of foreskin secretions, smegma, and odor. In severe cases, it can cause local inflammation, known as balanoposthitis. On the other hand, bacteria can also spread backward and downward to infect the urethra, prostate, seminal vesicles, epididymis, and testicles. Additionally, it can be transmitted to a sexual partner during intercourse, leading to conditions such as vulvitis, vaginitis, cervicitis, and endometritis in women. Therefore, from a modern medical perspective, circumcision is better than leaving the foreskin intact. It is recommended that you visit the urology department of a hospital with the necessary facilities to undergo a circumcision.