Patient's question:
My husband hasn't been able to have sex with his wife for the past few days. He has had this issue before, but recently it has been happening more frequently. Yesterday, he went to the hospital and was told that he has phimosis.Doctor's answer:
Your suggestion is to pay attention to personal hygiene and clean the foreskin frequently. Generally, clean water is sufficient for cleaning. It is best not to use detergents, as they can irritate the foreskin. If the foreskin is too long, it should be treated in a timely manner, and circumcision may be necessary if needed. It is advisable to wear loose and comfortable cotton underwear. Under long-term stimulation of smegma, the foreskin and glans may develop symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, and itching. If such symptoms appear, it is important to seek medical attention from the urology department for examination and treatment.