Phimosis / Tight Foreswkin
Anatomy of pelvis:
The male organ penis consists of a tubular cylindrical body called shaft of penis. It opens at its end and this area is called ‘Meatus’. The skin at the end can be pulled back to a short distance and this skin is often called the foreskin (or prepuce). The foreskin protects the more delicate ‘glans’ and ‘meatus’ (the hole or opening at the end of the penis). In people who have had ‘circumcision’ this foreskin is removed.
Q. What are the causes of Phimosis ? Phimosis is congenital or acquired:-
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Q. What are the symptoms of Phimosis ?
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Q. How can we diagnose Phimosis ? From history & examination On Examination
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Q. How can Phimosis be treated ? Circumcision is the only permanent cure. This refers to the surgical retraction of foreskin. More Valuable information about Phimosis… If untreated complications of phimosis can occur:
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Frequently asked questions about Urinary Tract Infection…
Q. Which doctor should I meet for the complaint of tight foreskin? You can meet a General physician or an Urologist. |
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Q. Is it true that following surgery (circumcision) adult males are made temporarily impotent? This is untrue. After circumcision the glans is very sensitive to the atmosphere upto three months and during this period a person may not have erection. |
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Q. Does urine contain infectious organisms? Urine is normally sterile. |
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Q. Can circumcision prevent cancer of penis? It is true that if circumcision is done just after birth as in Jews, this can prevent cancer of penis in adults however if it is done in boyhood (as in muslims) there is no difference to cancer of penis. |
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