The Complete Medical Procedure Of Phimosis And Its Causes

PHIMOSIS: A complete medical procedure of phimosis and its causes

by Kenneth Kee

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Phimosis is a medical condition that affects the foreskin of the penis. It occurs when the foreskin is too tight and cannot be retracted over the glans, or head, of the penis.

Phimosis can be a congenital condition, meaning that it is present at birth. It can also develop later in life due to inflammation, scarring, or other factors.

Phimosis can cause a number of problems, including:

• Painful erections
• Difficulty urinating
• Inflammation and infection
• Sexual dysfunction

Symptoms

The most common symptom of phimosis is difficulty retracting the foreskin over the glans of the penis. Other symptoms may include:

• Painful erections
• Difficulty urinating
• Inflammation and redness of the foreskin
• Swelling of the foreskin
• Discharge from the penis

Causes

The most common cause of phimosis is congenital. This means that it is present at birth. Other causes may include:

• Inflammation of the foreskin (balanitis)
• Scarring from previous infections or injuries
• Lichen sclerosus, a skin condition that causes the foreskin to become tight and scarred
• Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes and HIV

Treatment

The treatment for phimosis depends on the severity of the condition. In some cases, conservative treatment may be sufficient. This may include:

• Applying topical corticosteroids to the foreskin
• Using a device to stretch the foreskin
• Performing manual dilation of the foreskin

In more severe cases, surgery may be necessary. The most common surgical procedure for phimosis is circumcision. This involves removing the foreskin from the penis.

Other surgical procedures that may be used to treat phimosis include:

• Frenuloplasty, which involves cutting the frenulum, a small band of tissue that connects the foreskin to the glans
• Dorsal slit, which involves making a small incision in the dorsal, or upper, part of the foreskin

Outlook

The outlook for phimosis is generally good. With proper treatment, most men can achieve a satisfactory outcome.

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of phimosis, it is important to see a doctor for evaluation and treatment.

Phimosis is a medical condition that can cause a number of problems. However, with proper treatment, most men can achieve a satisfactory outcome.

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of phimosis, it is important to see a doctor for evaluation and treatment.

References

1. American Academy of Pediatrics. (2018). Phimosis. Retrieved from https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/genitourinary- tract/Pages/Phimosis.aspx
2. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2017). Phimosis. Retrieved from https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/phimosis
3. Mayo Clinic. (2018). Phimosis. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/phimosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354715

PHIMOSIS: A complete medical procedure of phimosis and its causes

by Kenneth Kee

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	984 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	14 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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