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Tight Foreskin
Tight Foreskin - Surgical Treatment for Tight Penis
Most men experience tight foreskin at some point in their lives. There are various causes, but doctors suggest that the actual cause of tight foreskin is determined by the patient's age.
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Disease Intro
Foreskin that cannot be retracted (pulled back) from the tip of the penis is called a tight foreskin. In adults, babies and young boys, a tight foreskin is normal. A tight foreskin can cause swollen and painful ends of the penis. A boy's foreskin usually does not pull back (retract) before he's five, but sometimes it's not possible until he's 10 or older.
In most cases, tight foreskins do not cause problems unless they cause swelling, tenderness, blood in urine, or frequent urinary tract infections. You should consult a urologist if tight foreskin is causing problems. There are several treatment options for tight foreskin, including steroid cream, antibiotics, and surgery. In some cases, immediate treatment is required to prevent serious complications like restricted blood flow to the penis.
Treatment Options
You may not need any specific treatment for tight foreskin if it does not cause any significant symptoms. The tight foreskin should be consulted with your urologist if it starts causing problems, such as discomfort during intercourse and difficulty urinating.
To soften the skin around the foreskin, doctors recommend OTC corticosteroid creams and ointments, such as hydrocortisone, based on its cause and severity. The urologist may recommend surgery if medication and ointment do not reduce tightness of the foreskin. Foreskin that is too tight can be treated surgically with circumcision, preputioplasty, and frenuloplasty.
Tight Foreskin Surgical Treatments
Tight foreskin can be treated with three different types of surgery -
Frenuloplasty
Frenuloplasty involves the surgical cutting of the foreskin on the underside of the penis. It helps loosen the foreskin so that it can be easily retracted.
Circumcision
In severe cases of tight foreskin (phimosis) or chronic foreskin infections, all parts of the foreskin are surgically removed. It can be performed at any age.
Following laser circumcision, the patient is discharged. This procedure is completely painless, bloodless, and causes no cuts, stitches, wounds, or scars. Female sex partners do not risk sexually transmitted diseases, penile cancer, or cervical cancer, nor do they risk urinary tract infections.
Circumcision recovery is much quicker and the patient can return to work after 48 hours. It is an extremely effective and safe surgical procedure compared to traditional circumcision.
Preputioplasty
For men who desire the appearance of an uncircumcised penis, this surgical procedure involves cutting and stretching the foreskin.
Tight Foreskin Causes
There are several reasons why a tight foreskin occurs in some boys but not others. It can also occur when the foreskin is retracted forcefully before it’s ready. However, tight foreskin can also be caused by a number of other factors. Following are some common causes of tight foreskin:
If you have poor hygiene, you may have a tight foreskin. It might cause irritation and pain while cleaning it, but if you do not clean it, you may have an infection as well.
Eczema, psoriasis, lichen planus, and lichen sclerosus are all skin conditions.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
As a result of preputial adhesions, or scar tissue, the foreskin remains attached to the penis's tip (glans).
An inflamed foreskin of the penis, balanoposthitis, balanitis, paraphimosis, or penis infection can cause a tight foreskin.
Diagnosis and Questions to ask
Diagnosis
As a result of the obvious symptoms of a tight foreskin, doctors usually diagnose the condition through physical examination, but blood tests may be recommended by a urologist to determine the severity of the condition and identify any underlying health conditions. As a result, your health condition is examined, infection signs are detected, or organ function is assessed, which might complicate the surgery.
Questions to ask urologist
The following questions should be asked your urologist before you start treatment for tight foreskin.
How can tight foreskin be treated?
After the tight foreskin surgery, can I engage in sexual activity?
Does tight foreskin pose a serious health risk?
Are there any risks or complications associated with tight foreskin surgery?
After tight foreskin surgery, how long does it take to heal?
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