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Everything You Should Know About Phimosis
Phimosis is a medical condition of a foreskin of the penis when it becomes too tight and difficult to retract from the glans of the penis. It can be symptomatic, causing serious issues such as itchiness, soreness, difficulty while passing the urine, swelling around the head of the penis, painful intercourse, trouble maintaining an erection, foul smell, lack of sensation, inability to pull back the foreskin, or redness.
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Causes of phimosis
Phimosis usually occurs in uncircumcised males, commonly in young ones than adults. However, in male babies between two and six years of age, the foreskin gets detached from the head of the penis on its own. In adults, it may need medical attention if the attached foreskin is causing issues. A few common causes of phimoses are lichen sclerosis, lichen planus, psoriasis, eczema, foreskin trauma, rough handling of the foreskin, not maintaining proper hygiene or frequent urinary tract infections.
Phimosis can result in serious conditions if not treated on time or promptly. Most times phimosis can be asymptomatic, but in other cases, it can lead to infection in the penis referred to as balanitis. This is a type of inflammation that occurs on both gland and foreskin of the penis. If you are experiencing an odd sign in the genital area like thick fluid build-up, discomfort during intercourse, pain while urinating, itchiness, redness, or foul smell, consult a nearby urologist to get a thorough diagnosis along with the best-suited treatment. (Also: Balanitis Treatment)
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Phimosis Diagnosis & Treatment
The diagnosis for phimosis may include physical examination, where a urologist will ask about your medical history and may ask you to explain the symptoms you are experiencing. The doctor can evaluate the penis by pressing the glans or checking the foreskin of the penis. There is a possibility the doctor may recommend a few lab tests such as swab culture taken from the foreskin, urine culture, and blood test to detect any underlying cause.
After a thorough diagnosis, the doctor may advise the best circumcision treatment to cure phimosis. There are a few techniques that are usually performed to circumcise the penis:
Stapler or ZSR circumcision- A medical instrument referred to as a stapler is used during this technique to remove the foreskin of the penis. The doctor puts the instrument on the penis and presses it to circumcise the penis. Once the skin is removed, a silicone ring is left behind, eventually falling off after the foreskin is healed properly.
Laser circumcision- This is a modern technique and minimally invasive as compared to other techniques for circumcision. In this procedure, a laser beam is used precisely to cut the foreskin of the penis. It is a daycare procedure, and patients can go home on the same day of the surgery.
Traditional circumcision- This procedure is a conventional method, in which a sharp knife is used to detach the foreskin from the glans of the penis. This is an old technique that has risks involved, such as bleeding, infection, or long recovery duration. Open circumcision is advised in rare cases when others techniques can not be performed. Everything You Should Know About Phimosis
Recovery after phimosis treatment
The phimosis treatment, i.e., circumcision, may take 25-34 minutes. This is an average duration that may differ depending on the severity of the condition and the type of technique used during the surgical procedure. An individual can resume normal activities the same day of the surgery. However, the complete recovery may take two to three weeks. The doctor may prescribe some medication to support the healing process and suggest a few tips for a faster recovery duration, such as:
- Avoid strenuous activities post-surgery for at least two weeks
- Do not indulge in intercourse for at least three to four weeks until fully recovered
- Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol
Benefits of the circumcised penis
Undergoing circumcision can reduce the vulnerability of getting frequent infections and other issues associated with it. A few benefits of circumcision are:
- Easy to maintain penile hygiene
- This prevents conditions like phimosis, balanitis, balanoposthitis, or paraphimosis from developing
- There are minimal chances of penile infections, sexually transmitted infections, or diseases
- Increase in sensation
Cost of the Phimosis Treatment
The average cost of phimosis treatment may range between Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 35,000. However, there are various factors that may affect the final cost of the treatment such as the general fees of the urologist, medication used during the treatment, the diagnostic tests, or the type of technique used for the treatment. Following is an average cost range of the techniques used for the treatment:
- Open circumcision(conventional method)- Rs. 20, 000 to Rs. 30,000
- Stapler circumcision- Rs. 28,000 to Rs. 33,000
- Laser circumcision- Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 35,000
*The above-mentioned cost range is only for reference and is an approximate idea for understanding. The cost range may vary depending on the locality, city, type of hospital, etc.
Outlook
Phimosis is not a life-threatening condition but needs medical attention to get rid of discomforting symptoms in order to increase the quality of life. Maintain a good hygienic to reduce the chances of any foreskin infection. However, if you see any unusual sign on the foreskin, always seek medical advice and consult an experienced urologist to get proper treatment for phimosis.
Get in touch with Pristyn care in your nearby city or call us directly to speak to our medical coordinator to know all the details about the phimosis treatment. Our urology experts provide advanced treatment with the help of the latest medical technology to cure phimosis, balanitis, balanoposthitis, paraphimosis.
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