Patient's question:
When I was taking a shower, I bumped into a classmate's father, who is a doctor. He said that I have phimosis and need surgery, or it will be bad for my health.Doctor's answer:
Hello:Excessive foreskin refers to a condition where the foreskin completely covers the glans, preventing it from naturally being exposed, but it can be retracted during cleaning, masturbation, or sexual intercourse. Phimosis refers to a condition where the foreskin not only covers the glans but also cannot be retracted to expose it. Due to long-term chronic irritation from urine and smegma, excessive foreskin can lead to edema, congestion, erosion, repeated cross-infection, and even phimosis entrapment of the foreskin and glans, resulting in severe consequences such as necrosis of the foreskin and glans. Additionally, it can transmit bacteria to the female body during sexual intercourse. It is recommended that you visit a hospital for consultation and undergo circumcision as soon as possible.