My seven year old was never circumsized and now in less than a year has had 3 urine infections. his doctor is having us see a specialist today and said we should have him circumsized be he thinks maybe thats the cause. i need to know the benefits and risks for doing it or not doing it.
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* In children phimosis is common cause of recurrent UTI . * If confirmed phimosis by clinical examination , must undergo circumcision surgery
@ Benifits are - curative for life time regarding consequences of excess foreskin . - does not have to strain for urination . - proper hygienic care can be possible . - no possible sex issues in adulthood due to phimosis .
@ Risks are to be evaluated by anesthetic doctor from the point of anesthesia , if they are performing under anesthesia ; else under regional block there are no additional risks .
Hope this will help to clear your doubt . Wishing him fine recovery .
Always welcome for any further assistance anytime . Regards .
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What Causes Frequent Uti In Children
Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query for your son in details . * In children phimosis is common cause of recurrent UTI . * If confirmed phimosis by clinical examination , must undergo circumcision surgery @ Benifits are - curative for life time regarding consequences of excess foreskin . - does not have to strain for urination . - proper hygienic care can be possible . - no possible sex issues in adulthood due to phimosis . @ Risks are to be evaluated by anesthetic doctor from the point of anesthesia , if they are performing under anesthesia ; else under regional block there are no additional risks . Hope this will help to clear your doubt . Wishing him fine recovery . Always welcome for any further assistance anytime . Regards .