Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
Hi..my son is 1.4 yrs few days back he was having pain in urine while peeing.so i took him to the doctor he saw nd removes some white discharge from the penis den he said he is having balanopostitis nd he said it can b treated by antibiotics.nd i also asked him for retraction of foreskin he imediately said it needs to be circumcised.so my question is dat is it really needed at this age???
Refurrent balanoposthitis is an indication for circumcision and circumcision will be. the better option for this. Delaying the circumcision may lead to unwanted complications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
Suggest Treatment For Painful Urination
Hello, Refurrent balanoposthitis is an indication for circumcision and circumcision will be. the better option for this. Delaying the circumcision may lead to unwanted complications. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain