Patient's question:
How long is considered phimosis? I think I might have it too.Doctor's answer:
There is currently no size constraint on the length of the foreskin, and it is still recommended that patients go to the hospital for examination and diagnosis. The diagnosis is based on the clinical manifestations of phimosis, which is characterized by the foreskin covering the glans and urethral meatus for a long time, causing the secretions of glands in the inner foreskin, urethra, coronal sulcus, and other areas to accumulate and stagnate within the foreskin. Additionally, the "irrigation" of urine makes the foreskin and coronal sulcus a good bacterial breeding ground. The organic components in the secretions and urine become a natural "food source" for bacteria, allowing them to thrive in this fertile, temperature and humidity-suitable "nursery." They then cause localized "disturbances" at irregular intervals.Furthermore, it is crucial not to dismiss phimosis as a minor issue. If men do not pay attention to developing good daily habits, the secretions of the sebaceous glands in the foreskin cannot be expelled, gradually forming foul-smelling smegma. Smegma is conducive to bacterial growth, which can lead to inflammation of the glans and foreskin. Inflammation at the urethral meatus, if left untreated, can cause the urethral meatus to narrow, resulting in difficulty urinating.