Patient's question:
What should I do about the swelling of the foreskin? This is so annoying: My glans used to be covered, but recently I exposed it, and the next day it started to swell. It has been swollen for 2-3 days! After keeping it exposed for a few days, the glans became less sensitive, but the swelling hasn't gone away. What's going on?!Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on the situation you described, it is considered that you may have phimosis. After puberty development in normal males, the entire or most of the glans should be exposed. If the glans cannot be exposed and the foreskin still covers the entire or most of the glans, but the foreskin can be retracted manually or the glans can be exposed after erection, it is called phimosis.The dangers of phimosis
- Impedes penis development
- Causes penile inflammation
- Damages kidney function
- Affects women's health
- Carries the risk of cancer.
It is recommended to have the surgery done as early as possible to avoid inflammation and potential health issues.