What does phimosis refer to
Release time : 03/31/2025 09:30:01
Phimosis is a condition that many families may have encountered.
This disease does not only occur in adults; children can also be affected by it.
Nowadays, many people are not very familiar with diseases. So, what is phimosis? What are the symptoms of phimosis? What preparations are needed before phimosis surgery? Phimosis refers to a condition where the foreskin cannot be retracted over the head of the penis. It is normal for children under 5 years old to have phimosis, but if it persists as they grow older, it is important to seek timely treatment.
So, what does phimosis refer to? Phimosis is a condition where the glans penis is completely covered, the opening of the foreskin is narrow, or the foreskin is adhered to the penis, making it impossible to retract the foreskin to expose the urethra and the glans.
Phimosis is divided into congenital phimosis and acquired phimosis.
Congenital phimosis is divided into atrophic and hypertrophic types, and it usually resolves with the growth of the penis, erections, and the exposure of the glans.
The foreskin is too long due to inflammation, and the trauma caused by adhesions of the foreskin is due to narrowing.
Phimosis is generally divided into three types: 1. **Atrophic Phimosis**: The specific symptoms of atrophic phimosis include a narrow and short foreskin that tightly covers the glans. Typically, the foreskin and glans are closely adhered, which can easily lead to restricted development of the male penis. This condition may cause deformation of the glans, or even the formation of a hard and tough structure. During erection, discomfort or pain may occur, affecting sexual function.
2. **Fatty Phimosis**: This is a classification standard for phimosis. What is fatty phimosis? Clinically, is the prepuce excessively enlarged, causing difficulties in urination, thinning and splitting of the urethra, and severe narrowing of the foreskin? When the bladder is full of urine, the prepuce sac fills with urine first, and then the urine is expelled.
3. Subsequent Penile Currency: Some individuals suffer from a condition known as subsquent penile currency. Experts state that, generally speaking, there are no congenital issues with this condition. However, in the case of subsequent penile currency, it is caused by inflammation or trauma leading to a circumferential erythema of the foreskin, which can result in narrowing.
Common in children, caused by various adult-related factors leading to the curiosity of the penis sheath or the upward flipping of the foreskin, which cannot be reset in an early stage, can also occur with incarceration of a phimosis.
For boys with phimosis, if not treated timely, severe consequences may arise. Later in life, it could lead to family discord.
What are the symptoms of phimosis? If not properly addressed, phimosis can lead to dermatitis. The main symptoms include increased urination frequency, swelling of the foreskin, severe purulent discharge, and systemic toxic symptoms related to fever-inducing diseases.
When the foreskin is smaller than the eyes, urine accumulates first in the foreskin cavity and forms a pouch-like structure within the foreskin. This results in a long, thin stream of urine that causes difficulty in urination. Over time, this can lead to the development of a bladder and urethral calculi, as well as the occurrence of vesicoureteral reflux. The kidneys are thus harmed.
The foreskin is too long, the external opening is narrow, making it difficult to retract, and the glans penis cannot be exposed.
Due to persistent inflammation of the foreskin and penis hair, there is adhesion between the two that prevents their retraction.
The glans penis cannot be exposed due to secondary phimosis.
The foreskin is small on the outside, sometimes reversing to the circumcised area at the groin. Due to being unable to flip, he was imprisoned.
For a long time, there is obvious edema or even necrosis at the end of the involuntary ring, which can affect urination.
Preparation for Circumcision Surgery: If you are planning to undergo circumcision surgery, it is crucial to pay attention to the following precautions before the procedure. Only by doing so can you ensure better treatment and recovery.
If foreskin cutting is not performed, it is usually necessary to pay attention to the local hygiene of the penis and clean it frequently.
If the foreskin cannot retract, do not force it to flip over.
If you can clearly explain that after the washing, put the foreskin back to its original position to avoid causing a penis with an overly long foreskin.
In recent years, the circumcision of the foreskin has seen significant improvements in terms of minimal trauma and rapid recovery, making it more acceptable to patients. It is generally recommended from the age of three onwards.
1. Prior to undergoing circumcision, it is important to pay attention to the care and cleanliness of the foreskin area, and to regularly wash it.
If the foreskin cannot be moved, do not force it to retract.
If it is possible to flip and clean, clean it to restore the foreskin to its original position to avoid causing paraphimosis.
If a circumcision is to be performed, rinse the penis with warm water for 3 days prior to the surgery.
After surgery, in addition to medication, care should also be taken to prevent penile erections and bleeding as well as inflammation. It is important to ensure the dressings are dry. If urine is detected, it should be soaked promptly and the dressings should be changed. Generally, this is done 5-7 days after the sutures are placed.
If you are planning to undergo circumcision surgery, it is essential to pay close attention to the pre-surgery precautions. Only by doing so can you ensure better treatment and recovery.
If circumcision is not performed for phimosis, it is generally important to pay attention to the local hygiene of the penis and clean it regularly.
If the foreskin can not be withdrawn, do not force it to turn over.
If you can clearly explain, after washing, return the foreskin to its original position to avoid causing phimosis due to excessive foreskin length.
In recent years, circumcision has seen significant improvements in terms of minimal trauma and rapid recovery, making it more acceptable to patients, especially after the age of three.
1. Before undergoing circumcision, it is important to pay attention to the care and cleanliness of the penis's part, and to regularly wash it.
If the foreskin cannot turn, do not force it to turn.
If it could be rolled over to clean, it can be cleaned to restore the original position of the foreskin, so as not to cause entropion.
2. If circumcision is performed, rinse the penis with warm water 3 days before the operation.
After the operation, in addition to the above medication, it is also necessary to prevent erection bleeding and inflammation by ensuring that dressings are dry. If urine is detected, soaking should be performed promptly and the dressings replaced. Generally, this should be done 5 - 7 days after suture removal.
For pediatric and adult cases of penile curvature, it is essential to seek timely treatment. Early intervention is crucial for a quicker recovery. How should penile curvature be treated? For infants with congenital penile curvature, the foreskin can be repeatedly attempted to turn over to enlarge it.
The technique must be gentle, and one should not be too hasty in retracting the foreskin.
When the glans penis is exposed, clean the smegma, apply antibiotic ointment or liquid paraffin to lubricate it, and then restore the foreskin. Otherwise, it may lead to phimosis.
The majority of children respond to this treatment method and can be cured with age. However, a minority require circumcision surgery, and in cases of circumferential compression, surgical reduction is necessary. If necessary, an incision along the dorsal aspect of the foreskin may also be performed.
2. In the case of foreskin contractures, due to fibrous bands forming narrow rings, circumcision is required. The indications include fibrous ring strictures of the foreskin, recurrent episodes of balanoposthitis of the glans penis, and a 36-year-old foreskin stricture.
The indications for circumcision vary, as it is often performed on infants in some regions and countries due to religious or ethnic customs.
Some people believe that circumcision can reduce the incidence of penile cancer and cervical cancer in marriage.
However, data indicate that traditional circumcision and circumcision are not popular in the Nordic countries and that there is no significant difference in the incidence rates of both cancers.
*This text is for reference only and should not be used for medical purposes.
If you experience discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately. The diagnosis and treatment should be based on a consultation with a healthcare professional in person.