Have Ripped Skin That Attaches Penis Head To The Shaft Of Penis. Suggest?

Posted on Thu, 5 Sep 2013

Question: last night I tore the skin that attaches my penis head to the shaft of my penis. do I need to go to the doctors or emergancy room if not what should I do

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (5 minutes later)

Hi Dear,
If it is bleeding, consult the doctor immediately and if not, than avoid any kind of sexual activity for a couple of weeks
Good luck

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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 minutes later)

it was completely severed. does this require surgery or stitches?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Stitching would suffice

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

A minor procedure involving stitching would suffice. There is no need for any serious surgical intervention.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar