Is it true that phimosis and circumcision are the same?

Phimosis is a condition where the foreskin (part of the skin covering the tip of the penis) cannot be retracted so that the skin covers the opening or urethra, causing pain during urination. The foreskin of the male penis should be flexible enough to be pulled back over the head. However, in people with phimosis, the foreskin is tightly attached to the head of the penis and cannot be pulled back. This condition usually occurs in children or adult men who have not been circumcised. In addition, the narrowed foreskin of the penis also causes dirt to be deposited inside the foreskin and the head of the penis. If this dirt accumulates over a long period of time, it will cause infection.

In severe infections, the symptoms can be quite disturbing, such as redness, swelling, and even pain on the skin of the penis. If phimosis is left untreated, it can also lead to difficulty urinating and problems with sexual intercourse later in life. So should people with phimosis be circumcised or circumcised? In the early stages of treatment, doctors usually prescribe some medications for people with phimosis. However, if the infection persists despite the prescribed medication, the doctor will most likely recommend circumcision or khitan. So it can be said that circumcision or circumcision is usually the last treatment suggestion that can be made. Circumcision significantly reduces the incidence of urinary tract infections caused by phimosis. Circumcision is also age-independent, so children with phimosis at any age can be circumcised immediately to prevent infection, of course after consulting a specialist.

Although the cause of phimosis is still unknown, it is believed that the condition is related to genetic factors. Remember that the symptoms can be seen as early as childhood or from birth. Phimosis can be prevented mainly by keeping the penis clean and avoiding risk factors. There are several ways to prevent phimosis as follows:
- Perform early circumcision.
- Routinely clean the penis using clean water slowly.
- To clean the skin under the foreskin, pull the foreskin slowly and do not pull the foreskin too hard, as it can cause pain and injury.

Phimosis is a structural disorder of the penis that can interfere with sexual function in adult men. If you experience any of the symptoms above, please visit the nearest Hermina Hospital in your city to get the right diagnosis and treatment from our doctors.