What is Phimosis?
Phimosis
Phimosis is a medical condition that can be observed in adults or children who have not been circumcised. Phimosis is the inability to pull the foreskin back to reveal the tip of the penis. Phimosis can ultimately lead to issues in engaging in sexual intercourse, etc. phimosis isn’t a medical problem, it is only a concern when it starts to exhibit symptoms. In children who haven’t undergone circumcision yet, by the time they are pre-pubescent they will be able to retract the foreskin of their penis. However, in some cases, the person is not able to retract the foreskin to the glans penis after they are seventeen. This condition is known as phimosis.
Phimosis is a condition that can be observed in children and some adults who have not undergone circumcision. They will not be able to retract the foreskin to reveal the glans of the penis. In some cases, it looks like there are rings around the tip of the penis of the person. There are two types of phimosis that are seen in men; pathologic and physiologic phimosis. Physiologic phimosis is commonly found to be associated with childhood, as the person gets older the physiologic phimosis resolves itself. When a male child is born, the foreskin is usually tight. However, the foreskin gets loose as the child reaches two years of age. From the ages of two years old to six years old, the foreskin will start to separate from the head of the penis sometimes this does not happen. Phimosis can also happen during childhood. Phimosis is a condition that is found in all newborns. All infants are born with a tight foreskin. However, as the child ages, the foreskin will start separating. When the foreskin is not yet separated by the time they reach sixteen or seventeen, it is called phimosis.
- PROCEDURE NAME : Laser Treatment for Piles
- SURGERY TYPE: Minimally Invasive LASER
- HOSPITALIZATION: HOSPITALIZATION
- SURGERY DURATION: 30 minutes
- ANAESTHESIA: Spinal Block / General Anaesthesia
- FULL RECOVERY: 3 - 4 days
TREATMENTS
Diagnosis
Phimosis can be diagnosed by a medical practitioner. Phimosis is diagnosed by subjecting the patient to a thorough physical examination. The medical professional will closely examine the penis and the foreskin. In the majority of the cases, the medical professional will order tests to determine if there is an infection present. It is likely that the urine and discharges of the person will be tested.
Surgery
Phimosis is not a condition that needs treatment in the majority of cases. All newborns are born with phimosis. Eventually, the child will grow out of it. This is called primary phimosis and doesn’t require any particular medical treatment. However, pathological phimosis, which is called secondary phimosis needs medical attention. In most cases, the medical professional will provide a steroid cream that should be applied to the penis. The patient can try stretching the foreskin of the penis after a few weeks of applying the steroid cream. If the steroid cream is not working and the person is still not able to retract the foreskin from the glans of the penis, they might have to have surgery. Surgery for phimosis is done by making a small incision on the foreskin so that the person will be able to pull it back. If there are any underlying conditions that are causing the phimosis, such as balanitis xerotic obliterans, or if the person has scar tissue in the area, the health care professional is likely to recommend undergoing a circumcision.
Causes
- Chronic constipation
- Nausia
- obesity
Symptoms
- Discomfort while sitting
- Painful bowel movements
- Swelling & Itching
- Excessive Bleeding
Frequently Asked Questions
What complications does phimosis cause?
It will cause trouble while having erections and in rare cases, phimosis can increase the chance of having penile cancer.
Will phimosis go away on its own?
Phimosis usually goes away on its own as the child grows. However secondary phimosis needs medical attention.
When will primary phimosis subside?
Primary phimosis will go away by the time a child is two or three.
Does phimosis interfere with sexual intercourse?
Phimosis might cause pain while having an erection. There are chances that it will interfere with a person’s sex life as well.
Can phimosis lead to erectile dysfunction?
The chances of people with phimosis having erectile dysfunction are high.
