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?
Understanding Morning Erections: Causes, Concerns, and Solutions for Teens
Morning erection issues? Hello, doctor. I am 15 years old and have not experienced morning erections since the fifth grade, and now I am in the third year of junior high school. When I was younger, I would always have morning erections when I woke up for school. During the long s...
Dr. Liu Mingyue Reply:
Hello: Morning erections vary from person to person; not everyone experiences them. It's important to pay attention to rest and exercise. If you tend to drink too little water, I recommend increasing your fluid intake. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Morning Erections: Causes, Concerns, and Solutions for Teens
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
Understanding Morning Erections: Causes, Concerns, and Solutions for Teens
Desire for morning erections? Hello, doctor. I am 15 years old and have not experienced any morning erections since the fifth grade, and now I am in the third year of junior high school. When I was younger, I would always have morning erections when I woke up for school. During t...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Morning erections vary from person to person; not everyone experiences them. It's important to pay attention to rest and exercise. If you tend to drink too little water, I recommend increasing your fluid intake. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Morning Erections: Causes, Concerns, and Solutions for Teens
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
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
Understanding Puberty: Common Urology Concerns in Adolescents
Puberty Issues Hello, doctor. I would like to consult about developmental issues. I have developed some pubic hair, a little bit of facial hair, but no underarm hair. My erect penis measures 10.5 cm in length and 2.5 cm in diameter, with the glans diameter being 2.8-3 cm. Is havi...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
Normal.[Read More] Understanding Puberty: Common Urology Concerns in Adolescents
Understanding Penile Issues: Painful Veins and Phimosis Concerns
Penile issues: varicose veins? Hello doctor, I have a problem with phimosis. I consulted a physician who prescribed me a steroid ointment (Four Yi). This week, I noticed that when I pull back the foreskin for cleaning and touch the area near the vein on the frenulum (the vein in ...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Understanding Penile Issues: Painful Veins and Phimosis Concerns
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
Understanding Recurrent Balanitis: Causes, Treatments, and Care Tips
Treatment of balanitis and phimosis? I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to consult a physician regarding balanitis and posthitis. First, in mid-October 2023, I experienced inflammation of the glans, with symptoms primarily consisting of pain. After visiting a doc...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If you have been taking care of your skin as described, you may need to consider your lifestyle, diet, rest, and sleep. Wearing loose-fitting underwear and being mindful of sexual activity can also help. Additionally, it is important to consider whether family members have...[Read More] Understanding Recurrent Balanitis: Causes, Treatments, and Care Tips
30 Days Post Circumcision: Addressing Concerns and Recovery Tips
30 days post circumcision? Hello Doctor, I have completed 30 days post circumcision and my recovery seems to be normal. My last follow-up appointment was on day 22, during which I asked the doctor why I still feel tight after the surgery and why the glans does not appear fully ex...
Dr. Lin Wenxu Reply:
Hello Mr. Anonymous: 1. Postoperative swelling of the foreskin should gradually improve over time. 2. Whether the frenulum is too tight can only be determined by a physician during an outpatient consultation. Dr. Lin Wen-Hsu, Urology Department, Nantou Hospital.[Read More] 30 Days Post Circumcision: Addressing Concerns and Recovery Tips
Is It Normal for Doctors to Take Photos of Your Phimosis for Records?
Balanitis I would like to ask if it's normal for the doctor to take photos of my inflamed foreskin along with my health insurance card for documentation purposes?
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Generally not, but we may need to compare in the future. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Is It Normal for Doctors to Take Photos of Your Phimosis for Records?
Understanding Penile Hard Lumps: Causes, Concerns, and Care
Glans penis hard lump Hello, I have a question I would like to ask. I noticed that after frequent masturbation over the past few days, a round hard lump appears near the glans of my penis (it is more noticeable when erect), and that area feels numb. However, after resting for a f...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Based on your situation, penile cancer may present as a lump that may or may not be palpable at times. If a urologist has already examined you, then observation is appropriate. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Penile Hard Lumps: Causes, Concerns, and Care
Understanding Penile Rotation: Causes and Treatment Options
Counterclockwise rotation of the penis and glans? Hello, doctor. Two years ago, I finally managed to retract my foreskin. Initially, there were no issues, but I have one problem: occasionally, the foreskin retracts on its own due to sensitivity and gets stuck at the coronal sulcu...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello Mr. Li: Based on what you described, it is possible that you have penile curvature, which could also be caused by phimosis. Masturbation and the varying lengths of the foreskin are theoretically unrelated unless there is "recurrent inflammation." Additionally, you...[Read More] Understanding Penile Rotation: Causes and Treatment Options
Painful Hardness at the Penis Neck: Possible Causes and Concerns
The neck of the penis has become hard and painful when pressed? The neck of the penis is painful and feels somewhat hard. Urination is normal without pain or any other discharge. Due to phimosis, it is not possible to see the condition. What could this situation be?
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Painful Hardness at the Penis Neck: Possible Causes and Concerns
Is It Normal to Have Genital Warts with Negative HPV Test Results?
Having cauliflower-like lesions with a negative HPV test result is not uncommon. It is possible for such lesions to be caused by factors other than HPV, such as other infections or skin conditions. However, it is important to consult a healthcare professional for a thorough evalu...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. Is it possible to have warts without HPV virus? --> It is possible that it was not detected. If there is an infection, the test should show it. 2. Does the HPV virus really get suppressed by the vaccine, and does it disappear so quickly? Or was there never an inf...[Read More] Is It Normal to Have Genital Warts with Negative HPV Test Results?
Understanding Phimosis: Can Excess Foreskin Shrink Over Time?
Phimosis Hello doctor, I have a problem with phimosis. In the past, I was unable to fully expose the glans during an erection, but after practicing for a long time, I can now do so. I no longer feel constricted during erections. In my daily life, I have been retracting the foresk...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It should be fine, wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Phimosis: Can Excess Foreskin Shrink Over Time?
Effective Ways to Remove Residual Ointment from Phimosis Treatment
Phimosis ointment is difficult to remove? I have been dealing with phimosis for 17 years, and before turning 18, I decided to properly address the issue. I went to the hospital and received a topical ointment (Mometasone furoate cream), which I applied for three months with good ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Wash with warm water, dry it after washing, and then apply the ointment. It's best to rinse off the previous ointment every day; if that's not possible, you should return for a follow-up appointment. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Effective Ways to Remove Residual Ointment from Phimosis Treatment
Understanding Foreskin Issues: When to Consider Circumcision?
Foreskin issues I would like to ask the doctor some questions. I am currently in high school, and when my penis is not erect, I can retract the foreskin to the coronal ridge, but when it is erect, it becomes difficult to pull back and tends to stop around the coronal ridge. Howev...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
Based on your description, it seems you have a problem with phimosis. If the foreskin is retracted and an erection occurs, there is a possibility of developing paraphimosis. It is better to address the issue of phimosis, as this will also improve hygiene. The concerns you mention...[Read More] Understanding Foreskin Issues: When to Consider Circumcision?
Understanding Physiological Phimosis: Do You Need Circumcision?
Foreskin issues I'm sorry, doctor, but when I'm not erect, my foreskin can normally retract past the coronal sulcus, but when I am erect, it cannot (I've tried, but it just won't expose the coronal ridge). I found online that this is physiological phimosis, an...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Based on your condition, it is advisable to seek medical attention. If the erection is persistent and cannot be resolved, surgery may be recommended. Please consult a physician to determine if surgery is necessary. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Physiological Phimosis: Do You Need Circumcision?