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Medical Conditions - Tight Foreskin

The condition where the skin covering the glans penis (foreskin) becomes tight and cannot be pulled over is called phimosis. The symptoms seen are pain, swelling, and difficulty urinating. It can be congenital or can be caused by infections like balanitis, balanoposthitis, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis, lichen planus, eczema, and psoriasis.

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How do I know if I have a phimosis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for sharing your concern. From the image, it looks like your foreskin might be tight.

Answered By
Dr. Ali Osman

Dr. Ali Osman

I am afraid to pull my foreskin back during masturbation and it is a bit tight. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A tight foreskin is a common problem. If you have never pulled it back before, you might find it tight to pull back, especially in an erect penis.

Why do I have tightness and dryness under my foreskin?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for reaching out.

How to manage my phimosis and hypospadias?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com I can understand your concern.

Can masturbation cause yellow penile discharge?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Based on your description, it appears that you may have developed phimosis, likely secondary to a penile infection.

Answered By
Dr. Bharat Udey

Dr. Bharat Udey

How to manage a tight foreskin during erection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern, and you have explained your situation clearly.

I am 28. Why is my foreskin not covering my penis head?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Phimosis means tight foreskin. In this condition, the foreskin may not be moving freely. There are two ways to treat it. One is medical, and the other is surgical.

Answered By
Dr. Junaid Nabi

Dr. Junaid Nabi

Does a tight foreskin during erection affect sexual life?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concerns.Many men can engage in intercourse even with a tight foreskin, as I have observed in numerous patients at my clinic.

What causes white patches on the penis and a tight foreskin?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns.

How can I treat a tight foreskin without surgery at 23?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The condition you are referring to is called the tight foreskin. It is due to the decreased elasticity of the foreskin in your case.

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