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Hypospadias

Hypospadias is a congenital condition in which urethra’s opening on the underside of the penis instead of forming at the tip of the penis. The common signs and symptoms of hypospadias may include downward curve of the penis, undescended testicle, undeveloped foreskin, and abnormal urination. Surgery helps correct hypospadias.

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Can scar reopening after surgery cause urinary problem in hypospadias patient?

Query: Hello doctor, My son is 5 years old. He was born with hypospadias and underwent stage 1 surgery two years back to fix it. Everything went well so far. However, the following symptoms are now showing up. From last week, he started to complain that he has a stinging sensation when passing urine. We w...  Read Full »


Dr. Karthik Rajan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I would like to know a few more details. You mentioned that stage 1 surgery was performed two years back. When was the second stage surgery done? Did he complain of any urinary problems after surgery? The most likely cause is an infection...  Read Full »

My son is detected with coronal hypospadias. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, My son is one month old and has been diagnosed with coronal hypospadias. Testis is well located. The urine stream is straight. The foreskin is covered only 3/4th of the front part of the penis. Foreskin is not grown at the lower part of the penis. Penile length is around 0.78 inches. Is i...  Read Full »


Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. 1. I have reviewed the attached image (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). As per the length and photos you sent, it is not mi...  Read Full »

Why do my weak urine stream even get worse while ejaculating?

Query: Hello doctor, I have always had a weak urine stream. I had medicines several times for bladder infections, never feel like I fully urinate. But lately, I have a bigger issue, I find myself not able to urinate sometimes, I recently realized if I ejaculate then it is worse. Two nights ago, after se...  Read Full »


Dr. Ankush Jairath

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have a few queries before jumping on to the conclusion. Have you ever been catheterized? Any history of trauma? smoker? Or any chronic illness (diabetes or hypertension)? Any record of RGU or MCUG or ultrasound is done before? Have you been on any medications for this i...  Read Full »

Is surgery mandatory for hypospadias in newborn?

Query: Hello doctor, My newborn baby boy has mild hypospadias with missing foreskin (looks like naturally circumcised) although he is passing urine without any problem. Is there anything to concern about this? Do we require surgery for our child? Is there any problem if we do not opt for any surgery?  Read Full »


Dr. Karthik Rajan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. I would like to know a few more details to answer your question better. From where does he pass urine, tip of the penis or from below the surface? If it is below the surface, how far from the tip is it? Usually, children with hypospadias d...  Read Full »

Why is the opening of my penis not at the tip?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 27 years old, and I have an embarrassing problem with my penis. The opening of my penis, from where the urine comes out is not at the tip, and it is slightly lower. I am still a virgin. Will it be a problem for my sex life? Is it a major problem?  Read Full »


Dr. Choudhary Devendra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Good that you have come out with your issue. This is called hypospadias. But from your description, it appears subcoronal, that is, it is not very severe, as you can manage your stream. Kindly share a picture of your erect penis from the side and below, to see the cu...  Read Full »

Will one inch flaccid penis at the age of 16 likely to grow?

Query: Hello doctor, I barely turned 16 and my penis is only 1 inch when flaccid and about 4 inch when erect. I suffer from hypospadias and I wonder if it will grow?  Read Full »


Dr. Bharat Udey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It takes a lot of courage to discuss problems related to genital, and it feels good that you have that courage. Regarding your first query about the size of your penis, as you told that in the flaccid state it measures 1 inch and in erect state 4 inch, and that you a...  Read Full »

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