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I believe I may have phimosis. Should I get it treated?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a 27-year-old male and I never been sexually active. But I believe that I have penile phimosis. I do not have pain and I am unable to pull the foreskin below the head of the penis. How to treat it?

Answered by Dr. Alexander Davis

Education:

MD (USA)

Professional Bio:

Dr. Alexander Davis, MD, is a General Practitioner, Internist, and Family Physician with extensive experience across different countries. He is dedicated to providing patient-centered care and focuses on promoting long-term health and wellness.His areas of expertise include chronic disease management, preventive healthcare, and evidence-based treatment for both acute and long-term medical conditions.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You are right and you should be able to pull your foreskin below the head of the penis. So, you have phimosis. It needs to be treated to lead a normal sexual life in the future. In phimosis, you are at a higher risk of contracting infectious diseases and you can transmit infections to your partner. You need to consult a urologist to treat it. Do not worry about phimosis and this is nothing rare.

The Probable causes

You have phimosis.

Investigations to be done

You need to have a visual inspection by a urologist.

Probable diagnosis

You are having penile phimosis.

Treatment plan

It needs to be determined by a urologist after doing a visual inspection.

Preventive measures

You need to have good hygiene under the foreskin. You can use a soft cotton swab during the shower.

Regarding follow up

Revert back after consulting a urologist.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At October 9, 2020
Reviewed At February 3, 2021

Education:

MD (USA)

Professional Bio:

Dr. Alexander Davis, MD, is a General Practitioner, Internist, and Family Physician with extensive experience across different countries. He is dedicated to providing patient-centered care and focuses on promoting long-term health and wellness.His areas of expertise include chronic disease management, preventive healthcare, and evidence-based treatment for both acute and long-term medical conditions.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MD (USA)

Professional Bio:

Dr. Alexander Davis, MD, is a General Practitioner, Internist, and Family Physician with extensive experience across different countries. He is dedicated to providing patient-centered care and focuses on promoting long-term health and wellness.His areas of expertise include chronic disease management, preventive healthcare, and evidence-based treatment for both acute and long-term medical conditions.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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