Patient's question:
Is a 4.5-year-old child eligible for surgery now? Due to phimosis, there is some inflammation and itching/pain today. The condition has been present for two years.Doctor's answer:
True phimosis is not something that occurs in childhood, after all, since that's a time of development when the foreskin needs to provide enough space for the penis to grow. However, even so, phimosis is still a relatively common condition in adults. It not only affects the health of the male himself but also impacts the happiness of sexual life between couples. Therefore, undergoing a circumcision is the most correct choice.So, what are the specific harms and effects of phimosis?
Development of penis length and diameter: During puberty, because the glans is tightly covered by the foreskin and lacks the necessary external stimulation, the development of the penis is restricted, leading to a smaller diameter of the glans crown when fully mature. In adulthood, if phimosis occurs, it can lead to phimotic retraction, with severe cases potentially causing glans necrosis.