Phimosis Definition, Reason, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Understanding
Phimosis is a condition in which the foreskin attaches to the head of the penis, preventing it from being pulled back. The tight foreskin of the penis is common in boys who have not been circumcised or circumcised. However, this condition usually won’t be a problem when the child is 3 years old.
Symptoms
The main symptom of phimosis is that the foreskin does not retract by the age of 3 years. Usually, the foreskin of the penis loosens over time. However, this process can take longer for some boys. By about 17 years of age, a boy should be able to easily retract the foreskin on his penis.
Another common symptom is swelling of the foreskin when urinating. Other symptoms include infection, namely:
- discoloration of the glans penis or foreskin
- rash _
- Nyeri
- itching
- swollen
Reason
The phimosis occurs naturally due to scar tissue. The reason why this condition can occur in some children is currently unknown. Phimosis can also occur when the foreskin is pulled back prematurely. This can harm the skin and cause scarring, which can make the condition even worse.
Inflammation and infection of the foreskin or glans penis (balanitis) can cause phimosis. This can happen due to a lack of cleanliness.
Diagnosis
The doctor will determine the diagnosis of phimosis from the history of symptoms and physical examination. Symptoms of disturbances in BAK, and infections such as balanitis support the condition of phimosis. A physical examination to see if the foreskin can be pulled back should be done with care.
Treatment
Phimosis can heal on its own, especially in boys. This condition does not need to be repaired, except when it interferes with the process of urinating (BAK) or causes other problems such as infection.
Treating infections, including balanitis, usually starts with taking a swab to determine the cause of the infection. Treatment will be adjusted according to the cause – if it is due to bacteria then it is treated with antibiotics and if it is due to fungus it will be treated with antifungal drugs.
If there is no infection, phimosis can be corrected by gently pulling back the foreskin every day. Corticosteroid ointment can help relax the foreskin of the penis so that it is easier to retract.
In more serious cases, circumcision (circumcision) or other surgical procedures may be needed. Circumcision is the removal of the entire foreskin of the penis. Surgical removal of only part of the foreskin of the penis is also an option. Circumcision is usually performed during childhood, while surgery can be performed on men of any age.
Prevention
Keeping the head of the penis clean every day is very important to prevent infection so that you avoid phimosis.