What should be done for phimosis in children?
Disease description:
While bathing my son, I noticed he might have phimosis, so I'm very concerned. What should be done about phimosis in children?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Mingchuan
Children with phimosis can usually undergo circumcision at a hospital. Phimosis generally refers to a condition in which the glans cannot be exposed, making it easy for smegma and other debris to accumulate underneath, potentially leading to inflammatory infections. Therefore, timely surgical treatment is recommended for children with phimosis. The purpose of circumcision is to remove the excess foreskin, expose the glans, facilitate cleaning, and allow better response to external stimulation, without affecting normal development.
