Is My Condition Phimosis? Understanding Long Foreskin and Treatment Options
Is this considered phimosis or excessive foreskin? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about the following: 1. When I am not erect, my foreskin completely covers the glans, and I can easily retract it behind the coronal sulcus. 2. When erect, the shaft of my penis is larger than th...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: In this situation, during sexual intercourse, the foreskin may slide back and forth. The foreskin may not be excessively long, but there is a section that is narrower. You can try using a topical ointment without undergoing circumcision (but it is important to have a physi...[Read More] Is My Condition Phimosis? Understanding Long Foreskin and Treatment Options
Understanding Foreskin Issues: Is Surgery Necessary for Tightness?
Prepuce issues Hello doctor, I would like to ask if my foreskin can retract behind the glans when not erect, but there is some discomfort. Is this considered phimosis? Is surgery necessary? Will it affect sexual function?
Dr. Lin Wenxu Reply:
Please visit the urology outpatient clinic for a consultation with a physician to determine whether a circumcision is necessary. Phimosis does not directly affect sexual function.[Read More] Understanding Foreskin Issues: Is Surgery Necessary for Tightness?
Understanding Phimosis: Do You Always Need to Retract the Foreskin?
Phimosis issues? If someone has phimosis but can see the glans opening, is it necessary to always retract the foreskin behind the glans in the future?
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If you are unable to push it down, do not force it. You should seek medical attention to see if surgery is necessary. If possible (it must be possible), you should retract the foreskin behind the glans.[Read More] Understanding Phimosis: Do You Always Need to Retract the Foreskin?
Understanding Phimosis: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment Options
Phimosis issue I seem to have phimosis. When I masturbate, I can't see the glans, so I pull back the foreskin but can only expose half of the glans. I feel a sharp pain when pulling, but there's no bleeding, so I'm hesitant to pull further. Is there a possibility t...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If possible, this may require a circumcision for treatment. It is recommended to consult a urologist at a hospital.[Read More] Understanding Phimosis: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment Options
Managing Phimosis: Should You Retract the Foreskin?
The issues related to retracting the foreskin? If a person has phimosis and is trying to retract the foreskin, they may experience tightness and sensitivity of the glans when the foreskin is pushed back to the halfway point or beyond the corona during an erection. Should they con...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It is essential to consult a urologist first. If the situation is not suitable for pushing, and it gets stuck, you will need to go to the emergency room. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Managing Phimosis: Should You Retract the Foreskin?
Managing Paraphimosis: Alternatives to Surgery for Treatment
Paraphimosis If it is a strangulated phimosis, are there any other methods to improve the condition besides surgery?
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If it cannot be pushed back, then surgery is the only option. The reason it cannot be reduced is mostly due to swelling. Without surgery, the blood circulation will not improve, which is not acceptable. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Managing Paraphimosis: Alternatives to Surgery for Treatment
Understanding Syphilis and Balanitis: Key Insights for Patients
Syphilis? Balanitis? Hello Dr. Du, thank you for taking the time to respond to my questions despite your busy schedule. I truly appreciate it. I am the person who asked question #129602. Today, I went to a nearby clinic to test for syphilis and HIV, and the results came back nega...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
A physician must not administer treatment, prescribe medication, or provide a diagnosis without a personal examination. Hello: 1. Syphilis presents in many varied forms and cannot be determined by appearance alone; caution is advised if there is any broken skin. 2. Wounds that ca...[Read More] Understanding Syphilis and Balanitis: Key Insights for Patients
Understanding Phimosis: When the Glans Remains Covered During Erection
The glans penis is not protruding? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my situation. My penis is completely covered by the foreskin when not erect, and even when I have an erection, the glans still does not become exposed. The opening of the foreskin is a bit small, and when ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Please seek medical attention first. If the doctor recommends surgery (it is likely that you will need surgery), then schedule the procedure for a few days when you can rest. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Phimosis: When the Glans Remains Covered During Erection
Understanding the Process of Foreskin Surgery for Phimosis
Prepuce issues I would like to inquire about the process of circumcision due to phimosis.
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
A physician must not administer treatment, prescribe medication, or provide a diagnosis without a personal examination. Hello: Local anesthesia, excision of excessive foreskin, hemostasis, suturing and dressing, and regular dressing changes. Avoid getting the wound wet for a few ...[Read More] Understanding the Process of Foreskin Surgery for Phimosis
Understanding and Addressing Foreskin Issues: A Guide for Men
Prepuce issues Based on the image, it appears that you are experiencing a condition where the foreskin cannot be fully retracted due to a band of tissue connecting it to the glans, which may indicate a condition known as phimosis or a tight frenulum. It is advisable to consult a ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The frenulum of the prepuce is something that everyone has. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding and Addressing Foreskin Issues: A Guide for Men
Understanding Frenulum Issues: Insights on Phimosis and Treatment Options
Frenulum issues? Hello, doctor. I am from Keelung, and I would like to ask you a question. I have had a problem with phimosis since childhood, but it hasn't been a major issue. Although I used to experience pain when retracting it completely, that is no longer the case. Howe...
Dr. Xu Wencang Reply:
You can go to the outpatient clinic for examination and evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Frenulum Issues: Insights on Phimosis and Treatment Options
Understanding Premature Ejaculation: Causes and Solutions for Men
Premature ejaculation issues? Doctor, I have a few questions: 1. In the past, during middle and high school, I would masturbate about three times a week. Just watching adult films would quickly arouse me, but I would often stimulate myself four to five times before ejaculation....
Dr. Fu Shizhang Reply:
1. According to medical definitions, lasting less than one minute is indeed considered premature ejaculation, and it is recommended to seek consultation at a clinic. 2. Not relevant.[Read More] Understanding Premature Ejaculation: Causes and Solutions for Men
Do I Need Circumcision? Understanding Phimosis and Your Options
I'm a bit scared? Hello doctor, during my middle school check-up, there was no indication of phimosis, but it looks like I might have it. Masturbation and urination are normal. Do I need a circumcision, or is it a personal choice? I'm a bit afraid of the procedure, so I...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If the glans cannot be fully exposed during an erection, surgery is recommended. However, some individuals may not undergo surgery, but maintaining cleanliness and dryness is crucial and should be emphasized. It is important to avoid moisture.[Read More] Do I Need Circumcision? Understanding Phimosis and Your Options
Understanding Erectile Issues: Causes and Solutions for Young Men
Not hard enough to penetrate? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask for your assessment on my situation and what would be the best course of action. I have no prior sexual experience (due to phimosis, which caused pain during intercourse, and I later underwent a circumcision). After...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
There have been too many similar questions; please refer to our frequently asked questions. Hello: Exercise does not need to be excessive or prolonged; just half an hour a day is sufficient. If you experience frequent morning erections that are firm (like the hardness of a cucumb...[Read More] Understanding Erectile Issues: Causes and Solutions for Young Men
Understanding Sudden Itching Under the Foreskin: Causes and Remedies
Recently, the foreskin has suddenly become very itchy? I've been experiencing intense itching on the inner side of my foreskin for the past seven days. There are small, shallow sores near the glans. I've read a lot about it but I'm not sure if it's balanitis. ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If there has been unprotected sexual intercourse, it is important to seek medical attention. Additionally, maintain cleanliness and dryness, and wear loose-fitting underwear. If there is any redness or skin breakdown, please consult a doctor. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Sudden Itching Under the Foreskin: Causes and Remedies
Understanding Phimosis: When to Consider Circumcision and Treatment Options
Doctor, I have phimosis? Doctor, I would like to inquire. I am almost 23 years old, overweight, weighing 123 kg and standing 172 cm tall. Since childhood, I have felt that my penis is different from others, and later I found out that I have phimosis. I now want to retract the for...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The costs vary by hospital, generally ranging from a few thousand to not exceeding ten thousand. Recovery may take about two weeks. Since your weight is relatively important, it is advisable to consult the urology department at the hospital to determine when surgery can be...[Read More] Understanding Phimosis: When to Consider Circumcision and Treatment Options
Understanding Glans Color Changes: Is It Normal or a Concern?
Glans color issues or leukoplakia? Hello, doctor. I have phimosis, but I can normally expose the glans during regular and erect states. Should I keep it exposed all the time, or is it better to keep it covered to protect the color of my glans, which is slightly red in the center ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello, it may be natural to withdraw when engorged and to cover when retracted; there is no need to intentionally withdraw all the time. The color of the glans varies from person to person and can also change at different times for the same individual, so there is no need for con...[Read More] Understanding Glans Color Changes: Is It Normal or a Concern?
Understanding Balanitis and Frenulum Inflammation: Symptoms and Solutions
Balanitis? Frenulum inflammation? Hello Doctor, I previously suspected I had balanitis due to phimosis, so I went to the clinic and received a topical ointment to apply. After using it for almost a week, I felt like I was getting better. I usually try to retract the foreskin and ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It is possible that there may be an issue with the urethra (discomfort under the glans after urination, followed by the urge to urinate again even though there is no urine). I recommend that you visit a urologist for an examination. As for the skin color, it appears to be ...[Read More] Understanding Balanitis and Frenulum Inflammation: Symptoms and Solutions
Can Circumcision Solve Common Issues with Excessive Foreskin?
Foreskin issues I have read many discussions where people experience insufficient lubrication or excessive friction, leading to injuries of the frenulum. Is it common for individuals with these issues to have a longer foreskin? I have also injured mine several times, but I do not...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Circumcision surgery cannot improve the condition; the frenulum is injured because it is more fragile and susceptible to damage, making it easy to get hurt accidentally. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Circumcision Solve Common Issues with Excessive Foreskin?
Understanding Foreskin Injury: Healing Time and Care Tips
Phimosis with a foreskin injury that cannot be retracted? Hello Doctor, I usually do not expose the glans when not erect, but it can be fully exposed when erect. One day while showering, I suddenly felt intense itching on the glans, so I scratched it, which resulted in two or thr...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. It is unlikely to heal on its own; medical attention is necessary. 2. There is an 80-90% chance that it will progressively narrow. 3. Due to the narrowing caused by the injury to the foreskin, any attempt to retract it may lead to further tearing, resulting in a worseni...[Read More] Understanding Foreskin Injury: Healing Time and Care Tips