TIGHT FORESKIN

Overview and Facts

Tight foreskin is a disorder in which the foreskin is too compact to retreat over the head of the penis. It’s common in newborns and youngsters, but it might result from a violent skin disorder in older kids. 

Since the foreskin is still linked to the head of the penis, most uncut infant males’ foreskin does not retreat (drawback). During the first two to six years, this is entirely typical. The foreskin may begin to spontaneously detach from the head of the penis around the age of two. Some boys’ foreskins take more time to separate than others. However, this does not indicate an issue; it will separate later. 

Types and Symptoms

TYPES

Your age may determine the reason for your tight foreskin. Once the foreskin of a child or man’s penis is uncut or incorrectly cut, two problems can occur:

  • Phimosis. It takes place when the foreskin is stretched and pulled back over the head of the penis. A foreskin that does not withdraw is common in young boys (typically between 2 and 6 years). 
  • Paraphimosis. The foreskin doesn’t drug forwards once withdrawn in paraphimosis. The head, or tip of the penis, gets uncomfortable and swollen. 

SYMPTOMS

The foreskin, usually enlarged, may develop difficulties as symptoms and indicators. The male youngster with tight foreskin may exhibit some or all of the following conditions: 

  • Having trouble urinating 
  • Painful urination
  • Urine with blood 
  • Penile discomfort
  • Penile discoloration 
  • White ring 

Diagnosis & Medications

DIAGNOSIS

A doctor will obtain a thorough medical history from the patient, inquiring about any past penile infections or injuries. They may also want to know whether any symptoms are affecting sexual activity. They will examine the penis and foreskin during the physical examination. To check for urinary infections, the doctor may request urine tests or take a swab from the foreskin area to look for bacteria.

TREATMENT

The treatment for tight foreskin is determined by the origin and severity of the infection. There are situations when treatment is not needed. Some of the possible treatments are:

  • OTC (over-the-counter) medicine
  • Prescription medications 
  • Operation 
  • Circumcision 
  • Preputioplasty 
  • Frenuloplasty

Consult your doctor about the treatment options for your condition.

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