A condition in which there is constriction in the tip of the foreskin resulting in inability to fully retract the foreskin over the glans penis. Causes include balanoposthitis, balanitis xerotica obliterans, and untreated diabetes.
Symptoms of Phimosis
The following features are indicative of Phimosis:
inability to pull foreskin back over the head of penis
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Common Causes of Phimosis
The following are the most common causes of Phimosis:
fusion of inner surface of foreskin with glans penis
shortening of frenulum
narrowing of the tip of the foreskin
Risk Factors for Phimosis
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Phimosis:
diaper rash
poor cleaning
diabetes
Prevention of Phimosis
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Phimosis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
use of steroid cream
do stretching exercises
Occurrence of Phimosis
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Phimosis cases seen each year worldwide:
Common between 1 - 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Phimosis most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged less than 15 years
Common Gender
Phimosis most commonly occurs in the following gender:
Male
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Phimosis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Phimosis:
Physical examination of penis: To determine whether the tight foreskin is the result of physiological phimosis or due to scarring or a skin condition
Complications of Phimosis if untreated
Yes, Phimosis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Phimosis is left untreated:
paraphimosis
carcinoma of the penis
urinary retention
Procedures for Treatment of Phimosis
The following procedures are used to treat Phimosis:
Preputioplasty: Plastic surgical operation on the prepuce or foreskin of the penis to widen a narrow non-retractile foreskin
Circumcision: Surgical procedure to remove either part of the foreskin
Self-care for Phimosis
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Phimosis:
Use of steroid cream: Helps in loosening the tight skin of penis
Time for Treatment of Phimosis
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Phimosis to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: