Patient's question:
I am currently in my development period. People say that at our age, it's common to have phimosis. I've been constantly worried about it. I feel like I might have it too, and I'm afraid it will affect me in the future.Doctor's answer:
Hello:A condition where the foreskin completely covers the glans penis, preventing it from naturally exposing, but allowing the foreskin to retract during cleaning, masturbation, or sexual intercourse is called phimosis.
Balanitis, on the other hand, refers to a condition where the foreskin not only covers the glans but also cannot retract to reveal it.
Due to long-term chronic irritation from urine and smegma, phimosis 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 partner during sexual activity.
It is recommended that you visit a hospital for consultation and consider undergoing circumcision as soon as possible.