Phimosis is a common physiological phenomenon in male reproductive organs, which refers to the foreskin covering the glans and not fully exposing it. For phimosis, many people have a misconception that surgical removal is necessary once phimosis occurs. However, this is not the case. This article will provide a detailed analysis of the relevant knowledge about phimosis, helping you to have a correct understanding of phimosis and avoid blind surgery What is phimosis

Phimosis refers to a narrow foreskin opening that prevents the foreskin from retracting, resulting in incomplete exposure of the glans penis. According to the degree of phimosis, it can be divided into true phimosis and pseudo phimosis. True phimosis refers to a narrow foreskin opening that cannot be retracted; Pseudo phimosis refers to a condition where the foreskin opening is tight, but when erect or flipped up by hand, the foreskin can expose the glans Does phimosis need to be removed

Not all phimosis needs to be removed. The following situations may require consideration of surgery:

• Recurrent inflammation such as balanitis and balanitis
• The tight foreskin opening affects urination
• The foreskin is too long, which prevents the glans from being exposed
• Repeated occurrence of foreskin entrapment leads to pain and swelling

However, surgery is usually not required for the following situations:

• The foreskin opening is tight, but there are no symptoms such as inflammation or difficulty urinating
• Phimosis is too long, but there are no symptoms such as inflammation or difficulty urinating

The hazards of phimosis

Although not all cases of phimosis require surgery, it can still pose the following risks:

• Easy to cause inflammation such as balanitis and balanitis
• Affects sexual life, leading to premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, etc
• Increased risk of penile cancer, cervical cancer, and other cancers

How to prevent phimosis

Preventing phimosis can be approached from the following aspects:

• Keep the reproductive organs clean and hygienic to avoid inflammation
• Avoid excessive stimulation of the reproductive organs and reduce the risk of inflammation
• Regularly undergo physical examinations to promptly detect and address phimosis issues

Summary

Not all cases of phimosis require removal, it is crucial to have a correct understanding of phimosis and avoid blind surgery. If you or your family or friends have phimosis, please consult a professional doctor in a timely manner and develop a suitable treatment plan based on the specific situation This article aims to provide relevant knowledge about phimosis, helping readers to have a correct understanding of phimosis and avoid blind surgery. If necessary, please consult a professional doctor