Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose:There is no discomfort in the genital organs normally.
But recently, when retracting the foreskin downward, there is a momentary pain in the glans, and the pain also persists for a period afterward, lasting about an hour before disappearing. After retracting the foreskin, the area near the base of the foreskin appears slightly red.
Am I suffering from inflammation? I haven't retracted the foreskin for cleaning for a long time. How should the doctor handle this? Thank you very much!
Doctor's answer:
Hello, the described condition may be phimosis. Phimosis refers to a situation where the foreskin completely covers the glans and the external urethral orifice, but the foreskin can be retracted to expose the glans. If it cannot be retracted, it is called paraphimosis.Advice: Phimosis is prone to accumulating dirt and debris, leading to balanoposthitis (inflammation of the glans and foreskin), local adhesion, and increased sensitivity of the glans, which may result in premature ejaculation. If the foreskin opening is (narrow), it can affect penile erection. Therefore, circumcision is recommended. The surgery is relatively simple and can be performed as an outpatient procedure.