Patient's question:
My friend said her child has phimosis and wants to take him for surgery to have it removed. I said the child is still so young and surgery would be very painful, suggesting not to let the child endure this suffering. She said it would be worse if it's done when the child is older.Doctor's answer:
Hello:If it's phimosis, the glans cannot be exposed, whereas with excessive prepuce, the glans can be exposed or partially exposed after erection, so there is a difference.
For phimosis, it is recommended to undergo a circumcision procedure for treatment. In the case of excessive prepuce, it depends on whether it affects your sexual quality. If your sexual quality is not affected, you can choose not to have surgery but should clean it thoroughly every day. If it does affect you or if there is a risk of infection, it is advisable to have a circumcision procedure promptly.
Wishing you good health!