Phimosis is a medical condition in which the foreskin of the penis is too tight to be pulled back. This condition can be present in men at birth or develop later in life. It causes pain and difficulty while urinating. In severe cases, phimosis can lead to urinary tract infections, foreskin infection, or balanitis. However, to…
A common surgery in males conducted during childhood or later in adulthood is circumcision. The surgery reduces the risk of sexually transmitted illnesses such as human papillomavirus, genital ulcer disease, and HIV infection. Several disorders like infections of the glans and foreskin called balanitis and balanoposthitis, phimosis and paraphimosis are treated by circumcision in elderly…
Balanitis is an inflammation of the glans penis which is the round, sensitive tip of the penis. Balanitis can be painful and cause itching, redness, and swelling. It can affect men of any age but is most common in men over 40, especially with uncircumcision. In severe cases, balanitis can lead to scarring and loss…
Balanitis 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…
Some 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.…
Circumcision 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…
Circumcision 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…
Male 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…
I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Circumcision is a procedure performed to remove the foreskin (also called the prepuce) that lies on the glans (head) of the penis. This is a relatively…
Phimosis is a common condition that occurs naturally in young boys usually noticed by the age of 17. The inability to retract the foreskin on the penis is the main symptom that indicates Phimosis. Injury, infection, scar tissue or inflammations of the penis can lead to secondary phimosis where the foreskin tightens or gets stuck…