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Will Circumcision Protect Me From Future Penile Infections ?

Hi. Doctors suggests me for circumcision because there are so many cuts and infection on my penies. The flow of wee is also very slow and I have to force for do it. I am diabetic.This problem is from nearly 12 years. I am very scared about circumcision. Is this possible the after long time the infection or cuts come again or not?
Sat, 21 Jan 2012
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Hi: Cuts and infection in a penis are usually a sign of balanoposthitis. They are very common in diabetes. I feel your sugars may not be under control and that why you have these recurrent problems. I feel you might benefit from tight blood sugar control and circumcision.
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Will Circumcision Protect Me From Future Penile Infections ?

Hi: Cuts and infection in a penis are usually a sign of balanoposthitis. They are very common in diabetes. I feel your sugars may not be under control and that why you have these recurrent problems. I feel you might benefit from tight blood sugar control and circumcision.