What is Phimosis? Phimosis is a condition that causes the foreskin to be pulled back over the head of the penis. While it is more common in newborns, it does sometimes continue into adulthood. These are some of the symptoms of phimosis: Swelling of the penis. Pain during urination. Blood in urine. Regular urinary tract…
Treatments for Phimosis: Phimosis is a condition that affects the penis that causes the foreskin to be unable to be pulled back. It is primarily an issue in male children, but sometimes can affect adult men. Your penis may have rings around the tip. Phimosis in boys can go untreated, because it is a natural…
Causes of Phimosis: Phimosis is a condition in which the patient is unable to retract the skin covering the head of the penis. If you or your son have phimosis, there are several reasons it might develop, including the following: Poor hygiene: This is a common cause of phimosis. A lack of hygiene…
Benefits of Circumcision for Adults: An adult man can get a circumcision for a variety of reasons. The benefits of circumcision for adults are that it prevents diseases. The following are the diseases that circumcision prevents: Phimosis: This is a condition in which tight foreskin cannot be pulled back from the head of…
Teen Circumcision: Circumcision can be done for teenagers. While it is mostly done for infants and young children, teenagers can also be circumcised. Teenagers are conscious and aware unlike infants and so they may have their own reservations about the procedure. Therefore, parents and physicians must take their views into account when deciding to perform…
Circumcision and Foreskin: Circumcision and Foreskin: Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin of a penis. It can be done for baby or an adult, but is most common in babies. Before it is done the parent needs to treat the foreskin with care. Your baby’s penis should be washed like any other body part…
Circumcision Procedure in Infants: Infant circumcision has different types of procedures. These procedures ensure that the baby does not suffer excessive pain or discomfort. While there are differences the following steps are common in all of them: The first step: An assistant either hold the baby or place it into a circumcision brace. The…
Complications After a Circumcision: Circumcision is a safe and hygienic surgical procedure. But just like all medical procedures, it too can have complications. Here are some of the complications that can occur after circumcision: Bleeding: Bleeding is the most common complication of circumcision. The expected blood loss is just a few drops…
What is Stapler Circumcision? Stapler circumcision is an advanced and modern technique to surgically remove the foreskin from the penis. Foreskin is a layer of skin that covers the tip and head of the penis. It is an outpatient procedure and therefore, you can go home the same day as the surgery. This procedure is…
Is Circumcision Safe? Circumcision is done for both infants and adults. It is a procedure done for many people and many others are curious about it. They want to know if it is safe for them as adults and for their children. Circumcision for newborns is generally a safe procedure if it is done under…