Managing Persistent Urological Issues: Tips for Care and Recovery
I'm sorry, the question might be a bit confusing? Previously, I had a condition of phimosis, but it was loose enough to be easily retracted. Around mid-last year, I experienced discomfort in my penis and was diagnosed with simple herpes. Since then, I have had recurrent epis...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. The glans and foreskin feel very wrinkled and dry. After washing with just water, there is a slight odor, and using body wash results in a dry, painful pulling sensation (it's hard to describe the pain, but it goes away quickly). How should I care for this to imp...[Read More] Managing Persistent Urological Issues: Tips for Care and Recovery
Should You Consider Circumcision? Understanding the Pros and Cons
Should circumcision be performed? Hello, doctor. I am an 18-year-old male. My foreskin can be easily retracted for cleaning when not erect, but it is difficult to retract during an erection, exposing only a small portion. However, I clean it daily while showering, and there are n...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. Is circumcision necessary in this situation? Based on your description, surgery is not mandatory; some individuals choose to pay for it themselves, depending on personal decision. 2. Is this a severe case of phimosis? No. 3. Is this situation common? Yes, it is common...[Read More] Should You Consider Circumcision? Understanding the Pros and Cons
Do I Need Circumcision? Understanding Foreskin Issues in Teens
Foreskin issues As a 13-year-old, having a penis size of 13 cm when erect is within the normal range. If you are unable to retract the foreskin completely and can only expose the glans, this may indicate a condition known as phimosis. Whether or not you need a circumcision depend...
Dr. Lin Wenxu Reply:
Dear ZCY, Please visit the urology outpatient clinic in person for a thorough examination by the physician, which will provide you with the most accurate diagnosis and recommendations. Dr. Lin Wen-Hsu, Urology Department, Nantou Hospital[Read More] Do I Need Circumcision? Understanding Foreskin Issues in Teens
Post-Circumcision Concerns: Understanding Healing and Normal Changes
Post-operative issues after circumcision? Doctor, I have two questions. Today is the 16th day after my circumcision. 1. Since it hasn't completely healed yet, I am still applying ointment. However, after applying it, the foreskin retracts and covers almost half of the glan...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Both are considered normal as long as there is no redness of the skin. You can wait for the circumcision stitches to fall off. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Circumcision Concerns: Understanding Healing and Normal Changes
Post-Circumcision Care: Tight vs. Loose Underwear for Comfort
Post-circumcision care Doctor, I am Ah-Hui, who asked you two questions earlier. I would like to ask you another question. If I have just undergone a circumcision and the remaining foreskin is elastic enough to cover almost half of the glans, should I wear tight-fitting underwear...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: I personally suggest being more relaxed. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Circumcision Care: Tight vs. Loose Underwear for Comfort
Understanding Phimosis: Do You Need Circumcision for Comfort?
Phimosis Hello doctor, I am a high school sophomore. I have been masturbating since I was 13 years old. Recently, I came across information about so-called "pseudophimosis," which seems somewhat similar to my situation. Firstly, in my normal state, I can fully retract t...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Understanding Phimosis: Do You Need Circumcision for Comfort?
How to Desensitize the Glans for Pain Relief and Comfort
How to help the glans become accustomed to touch? I experience pain when my glans comes into contact with anything, which may indicate phimosis. Are there methods to help it adapt, such as frequently retracting the foreskin?
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello: If what you are describing is phimosis, it means that the glans cannot be exposed or retracted. If you can retract it, it is likely just a case of redundant foreskin. Additionally, since you are only 13 years old and still in the process of development, I would recommend n...[Read More] How to Desensitize the Glans for Pain Relief and Comfort
Improving Fibrosis After Circumcision: Treatment Options Explained
Preputial fibrosis Due to a previous laceration, after a long recovery period, the healed wound appears to have fibrotic scar tissue that lacks elasticity and cannot extend properly. Is there a way to improve this condition?
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Improving Fibrosis After Circumcision: Treatment Options Explained
Post-Circumcision Concerns: Swelling, Bruising, and Healing Timeline
Post-operative issues after circumcision? I had a circumcision almost 10 days ago, and I would like to ask the doctor three questions: 1. My glans is swollen, and there are some bruises and redness around the urethral opening. Could this be the reason for the split urine stream? ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. My glans has swelling at the urethral opening, and there are some bruises on both sides of the urethral opening. Could this be the reason for the bifurcation of my urine stream? When will the swelling subside and my urination return to normal? --- If the swelling is n...[Read More] Post-Circumcision Concerns: Swelling, Bruising, and Healing Timeline
Persistent Swelling After Circumcision: Causes and Solutions
Post-circumcision care? Hello doctor, I had a circumcision two years ago, and the swelling still hasn't gone down. Sometimes it reduces a bit, but then it swells up again after I wake up. I've had follow-up visits two or three times, and the doctors have said it will ev...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Based on personal experience, if there is swelling, it is likely not serious. Most of the time, using scar ointment for a period will help. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Persistent Swelling After Circumcision: Causes and Solutions
Post-Circumcision Care: Common Concerns and Recovery Tips
Post-circumcision care Dr. Du: I have three questions to ask you. 1. I have been using the new generation circumcision device for 10 days now, and I would like to know if the sutures are about to fall out, as they keep poking into my skin. 2. Is there a chance that morning erecti...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. I have been using the new generation circumcision device for 10 days now. I would like to ask if the stitches are about to come out, as they keep poking into my skin. --> It is possible. 2. Is there a chance that morning erections could cause the wound to tear and bl...[Read More] Post-Circumcision Care: Common Concerns and Recovery Tips
Post-Circumcision Swelling: Causes, Concerns, and Care Tips
After circumcision surgery, there is significant swelling at the site of the ligature? Hello, I underwent a circumcision procedure on February 6, and the bleeding was controlled with electrocautery followed by suturing. Currently, I have a significant swelling at the frenulum are...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Due to the circumcision, there will often be swelling postoperatively. As long as the wound is well cared for and does not become red, the swelling will generally subside, which may take 1-2 months to gradually resolve. Applying ice or heat to the glans wound is not practi...[Read More] Post-Circumcision Swelling: Causes, Concerns, and Care Tips
Post-Circumcision Concerns: Understanding Skin Changes and Care
Post-operative issues after circumcision? Hello Doctor, I had a circumcision when I was a child (I have not had a foreskin since I can remember). My parents said I was circumcised at birth. There is a small ring of holes about one centimeter below my coronal sulcus (similar to a ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello, "1. Is my condition normal? ---> It is mostly scar tissue. 2. Regardless of whether it is normal or not, can I seek assistance from a urologist or aesthetic medicine to address those small holes? ---> Yes, wishing you good health."[Read More] Post-Circumcision Concerns: Understanding Skin Changes and Care
Post-Circumcision Care: Managing Yellow Discharge in Children
Post-operative care for circumcision? My son is 7 years old and just had a circumcision 6 days ago. Since the clinic has been closed for the past few days, we have been applying medication on our own, but we noticed a small amount of yellow discharge around the circumcision site....
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Clean with a clean cotton swab dipped in alcohol, and cover with gauze. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Circumcision Care: Managing Yellow Discharge in Children
Understanding Paraphimosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Paraphimosis When I was in elementary school, around fifth or sixth grade, I once pushed back my foreskin and it went back without any issues. Throughout middle school and vocational school, everything was normal with my self-exploration. However, in recent years, after prolonged...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If edema forms and the foreskin can be retracted, it is not a concern. However, if it cannot be retracted, you should seek medical attention promptly. Currently, surgery is not necessary; just monitor the edema. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Paraphimosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Post-Circumcision Concerns: Will the Glans Remain Exposed?
Post-operative issues after circumcision? Hello Doctor: After a circumcision, will the glans remain exposed? Thank you.
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The genitalia can stretch and sometimes cover part of it. During an erection, the glans becomes exposed. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Circumcision Concerns: Will the Glans Remain Exposed?
Understanding Swelling in the Penis: Causes and Concerns
The corpora cavernosa appears slightly swollen, resembling a ring around the penis? Dear Doctor: I had a circumcision when I was young. Recently, I noticed that the area of my penis seems different from before. I'm not sure if this is normal or if there is an actual injury. ...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Understanding Swelling in the Penis: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Recurrent Balanitis: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
Recurrent balanitis seems to be persistent and difficult to resolve? Last October, I developed balanitis, and the doctor prescribed a steroid ointment. After using it, I saw significant improvement, but three weeks later, it turned into posthitis-balanitis (symptoms included: red...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
If there are recurrent inflammations, circumcision may be considered.[Read More] Understanding Recurrent Balanitis: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
Post-Circumcision Concerns: Understanding Swelling and Hardness at the Base of the Penis
Postoperative care for circumcision? Hello Doctor: I have noticed a small swollen area at the base of my penis under the nail, which feels hard like a small bead (I'm not sure if this is due to the anesthetic injection that was possibly administered there). It has been 7 day...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If there is no redness, it is mostly fine. Keep the area clean and dry. If it becomes increasingly swollen or red, seek medical attention. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Circumcision Concerns: Understanding Swelling and Hardness at the Base of the Penis
Understanding Recurrent Balanitis: Causes, Treatments, and Management
Regarding the follow-up on the previous issue of balanitis and phimosis? I'm sorry, Dr. Du. I am YY, who asked a question the day before yesterday (#204733). I have some additional questions regarding this condition: First, is the main cause of recurrence due to phimosis, wh...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If it is eczema, it is prone to recurrence. If the skin has undergone changes, circumcision is recommended. As for topical ointments, they should generally be applied for a longer period even after symptoms have disappeared. It is crucial to pay attention to lifestyle fact...[Read More] Understanding Recurrent Balanitis: Causes, Treatments, and Management