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What Causes Frequent Uti In Children
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.
Thu, 1 Feb 2018
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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 .
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 .
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