What are the disadvantages of phimosis?

A tight foreskin may interfere with the normal passage of urine. In severe cases, this can prevent the person from emptying their bladder fully. Phimosis can lead to inflammation of the penis, called balanitis, or inflammation of both the glans and the foreskin, called balanoposthitis.

How do you recover from phimosis?

There are three treatment options:

1. Continue to “wait and see” if the phimosis will go away on its own.
2. Use a steroid cream to help stretch the foreskin.
3. Have surgery to partially or completely remove the foreskin (circumcision).

Does phimosis affect circumcision?

There are no clear guidelines on when circumcision is necessary. Noteworthy, many urologists believe that uncomplicated phimosis is not an indication for male circumcision. Moreover, patients suffering from phimosis are often afraid to undergo circumcision.

How do you stop an erection after circumcision?

If you get an erection in the healing period just after your procedure it will be painful. It is therefore better if you avoid anything that might lead to an erection. You can put something cold, like an icepack, on your groin to help the erection go away.

Should my 5 year old be able to pull his foreskin back?

Most boys will be able to retract their foreskins by the time they are 5 years old, yet others will not be able to until the teen years. As a boy becomes more aware of his body, he will most likely discover how to retract his own foreskin. But foreskin retraction should never be forced.

Does my child have phimosis?

Signs and symptoms You should seek treatment if your child has the following symptoms of phimosis: Ballooning or bulging of the foreskin during urination. Inability to completely retract the foreskin by age 10. Frequent infections of the foreskin (balanitis)

Can a 5 year old get circumcised?

Squiers says that it’s best not to perform circumcision when boys are 4 or 5 years old because that’s when they are “very aware of their genitalia.”

Can I circumcise my 7 year old?

found that the risk of premature ejaculation is higher in children circumcised after age 7 (23). Children who are under the 1 year old are excluded in these discussions. These findings suggest that it is better to perform circumcision when boys are < 1 year old, when the anesthesia complications are also at a minimum.

Can circumcision cure erectile dysfunction?

How Does Circumcision Affect Sexual Function? When it comes to erectile dysfunction, circumcision seems to have no significant impact. The act of circumcision is largely a cosmetic one, and erectile dysfunction is mostly an issue related to blood flow.