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PHIMOSIS
Phimosis is
defined as the inability to retract the skin (foreskin or prepuce) covering the
head (glans) of the penis. The tip of the penis appears as a tight ring or a
rubber band preventing from retraction.
It is of two types
Physiological phimosis
Children are born with tight
foreskin during birth and separation occurs naturally around 2-4 years of age.
This condition is normal in infants.
Pathological Phimosis
The phimosis occurs due to
repeated inflammation retraction of the foreskin leading to bleeding, scarring,
and infection.
Symptoms
If there is a painful
ballooning or difficulty during urination then it advised for the treatment.
Diagnosis and Evaluation
Phimosis leads to penile
irritation or bleeding, painful urination and erections, ballooning of foreskin
with pain and difficulty during urination, urinary retention, recurrent
infections, paraphimosis and urinary tract infections which
require treatment.
Treatment
1) Gentle Daily Manual
retraction.
2) Topical ointment
3) Circumcision - This is the
surgical removal of the foreskin.
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