How to Determine if a Child Has Phimosis
Disease description:
My son is 4 years old this year. Since birth, I noticed that his foreskin was somewhat long, and until now the glans has still been covered by the foreskin. So, how can one determine if a child has an overly long foreskin?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Luo Yong
To determine if a child has redundant foreskin, you can mainly observe the following aspects:
1. **Exposure of the glans**: Under normal circumstances, the glans should be exposed naturally. If the foreskin completely covers the glans and the glans cannot be exposed naturally even during an erection, it may indicate redundant foreskin.
2. **Tight or small foreskin opening**: In children with redundant foreskin, the foreskin opening may be tight or small, requiring manual retraction of the foreskin to expose the glans.
3. **Difficulty urinating**: Redundant foreskin may cause difficulty in urination, such as slow or weak urine flow, or swelling of the foreskin during urination.
4. **Redness, swelling, itching, or pain**: If redundant foreskin is present and proper hygiene is not maintained, smegma may accumulate, leading to inflammation and causing redness, swelling, itching, or pain of the foreskin.
If a child exhibits the above symptoms, it is recommended to seek timely medical attention for diagnosis and management by a qualified healthcare professional.
