Mythical Facts on Adult Circumcision One of the most complex questions that many parents find hard to answer is whether to get their baby boy circumcised or not. People get circumcision for religious or cultural reasons, while others undergo circumcision due to the health benefits, both during childhood and adulthood. Circumcision is the process that…
DetailsBalanitis is a disorder that occurs when a glans penis, or the head of the penis, gets inflamed. This inflammation causes persistent discomfort, tenderness, and swelling in the penis. It gradually becomes a source of great anxiety and humiliation for the individual who is suffering in silence. It is treatable as it primarily affects uncircumcised…
DetailsThe foreskin of the penis is removed surgically through circumcision. Within the first week of birth, circumcision is performed commonly on infant males. Although it’s less frequent, adults also get circumcised. Circumcision has several advantages, including a reduced incidence of illnesses like UTIs. Circumcision typically recovers in a week at any age. In case of…
DetailsCircumcision in babies- Its Beneficial Circumcision in babies is not followed as a tradition in India unless the parents are followers of a religion like Islam or Judaism that recommends the procedure. Parents seldom choose to have this procedure for their babies because baby circumcision is rarely needed for immediate medical reasons. Babies usually have…
DetailsSome people and children who are not circumcised develop phimosis, a disorder of the penis. Your foreskin cannot be pushed back if you have phimosis (retracted). Your penis may appear to have rings around the tip. It’s not always a concern to have phimosis. Only when it produces symptoms does it turns into an issue.…
DetailsFor many men, the foreskin is something that they may not even think about until there is a problem. However, it raises the alarm when the foreskin becomes tight for the first time causing anxiety for many men. A tight foreskin can cause pain, discomfort and even phimosis, a condition in which the foreskin cannot…
DetailsCircumcision is the removal of the foreskin of the penis, which is the skin that covers the pennis’ head when gently pushed back. When a baby is born, the foreskin is fully attached to the penis. Over time, the foreskin can dislodge from the glans and retract. However, The foreskin may not separate when it…
DetailsCircumcision is a medical procedure or surgery that involves the removal of the foreskin from the penis of a male. It is done in male children during their infancy, typically between eight and twelve weeks after they are born. It is performed on boys to prevent infections and reduce the chances of getting sexually transmitted…
DetailsMale circumcision, the surgical removal of the foreskin or prepuce is one of the oldest known surgical procedures that has been traditionally undertaken across the world. Main reasons for choosing circumcision are as a mark of cultural identity, religious importance, for perceived health benefits such as improved hygiene and reduced risk of infection or as…
DetailsPhimosis need not be always a major cause for concern. But, Phimosis that develops symptoms like redness, swelling, irritation or difficulty in urinating requires suitable remedy is definitely required. Remedy usually involves treatment to relieve the tight foreskin from an underlying cause. Best remedy for Phimosis is to stop trying to treat the foreskin one’s self and…
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