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Hi, Basically My Current Issue Is That I Am Not
Question: Hi, basically my current issue is that I am not able to retract my foreskin from the head of the penis. As in it is not flexible enough for that. This is leading to hygiene concerns as well as other obvious issues. What is the recommended path for the issue.
Brief Answer:
partial or complete phimosis condition.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services.
I have read your query and here is my advise.
* As per my surgical experience, condition with inability to retract foreskin
from head of penis may indicate partial or complete phimosis and
presenting with various health concerns.
Kindly provide me further details so that I can answer your query completely.
1. What is the extent of foreskin you can retract from the tip of penis ?
2. Any difficulty in urination, ejaculation, ballooning of foreskin during
urination, itching or redness overlying the skin ?
Awaiting for your response.
Regards.
Dr Bhagyesh ( MS consultant surgeon )
partial or complete phimosis condition.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services.
I have read your query and here is my advise.
* As per my surgical experience, condition with inability to retract foreskin
from head of penis may indicate partial or complete phimosis and
presenting with various health concerns.
Kindly provide me further details so that I can answer your query completely.
1. What is the extent of foreskin you can retract from the tip of penis ?
2. Any difficulty in urination, ejaculation, ballooning of foreskin during
urination, itching or redness overlying the skin ?
Awaiting for your response.
Regards.
Dr Bhagyesh ( MS consultant surgeon )
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
With effort I can retract it almost all the way. There is no issues with urination or balloning of foreskin. No itching or redness as well.
Brief Answer:
follow up .
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the details.
* When you can retract the foreskin all the way, the issue of severe phimosis
is ruled out.
* If there is requirement of more efforts to take the foreskin back that
means there is excess foreskin obscuring the return of the skin.
Xylocaine jelly application helps to smooth that discomfort.
* When doing intercourse ( if sexually active ), if the foreskin is not gliding
satisfactorily level, then issue requires surgical correction with
circumcision.
* So far as cleaning purpose is concerned, when you are able to retract the
foreskin totally back, it can be cleaned off all the material when bathing
with antiseptic soap or liquid ; if that is having difficulty in management,
surgery is the best choice.
Would like to discuss further as per your need.
Wish you best health.
Regards.
follow up .
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the details.
* When you can retract the foreskin all the way, the issue of severe phimosis
is ruled out.
* If there is requirement of more efforts to take the foreskin back that
means there is excess foreskin obscuring the return of the skin.
Xylocaine jelly application helps to smooth that discomfort.
* When doing intercourse ( if sexually active ), if the foreskin is not gliding
satisfactorily level, then issue requires surgical correction with
circumcision.
* So far as cleaning purpose is concerned, when you are able to retract the
foreskin totally back, it can be cleaned off all the material when bathing
with antiseptic soap or liquid ; if that is having difficulty in management,
surgery is the best choice.
Would like to discuss further as per your need.
Wish you best health.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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