Patient's question:
A long time ago, I had a check-up at Baoding's Son Bird Hospital. They said I had excessive foreskin, but I didn't pay much attention to it. Later, it seemed to get worse. What's going on? Why did I get phimosis? Will phimosis get worse without surgery?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Excessive foreskin can cause significant harm to men. First, excessive foreskin can lead to the accumulation of white smegma, which can irritate the glans for a long time, increasing the risk of male urinary tract infections, such as easily triggering inflammation of the foreskin and glans. This can cause various infections in both the individual and their sexual partner, affect sexual quality of life, and even lead to infertility or trigger penile cancer. If treatment is improper or delayed, it can lead to upward infections into the urethra, prostate, or other reproductive organs. At this point, it may affect the quality of semen, thereby impacting fertility. Therefore, men with excessive foreskin should seek medical attention promptly for circumcision to avoid severe harm.