Patient's question:
How is the length of the foreskin measured? My foreskin covers the entire glans in its normal state, and some of it is exposed during erection, but it can be retracted with the hand, allowing the glans to be exposed. Is this considered a foreskin? If it is, does it need to be surgically removed? What are the dangers of the foreskin? If it is removed, will it be very painful?Doctor's answer:
Hypospadias, due to chronic irritation from urine and smegma over a long period, can induce balanoposthitis, causing swelling, congestion, erosion, and repeated cross-infection of the foreskin mucosa, or even phimosis. If not treated promptly, the inflammation may ascend along the reproductive tract, leading to inflammation of the prostate, seminal vesicles, and epididymis. If you have phimosis, it is best to seek medical attention early for a circumcision procedure.