What is it?
This is a condition where the foreskin does not pull back (retract) over the glans. This is common in young boys. After the age of 5 years the foreskin will usually retract easily so the glans can be gently cleaned. You are more likely to develop a balanitis if you have a phimosis, as sweat, debris and urine may collect under the foreskin. This can irritate directly, or can encourage bacteria to thrive and cause infection.
Problems with foreskin (phimosis and paraphimosis)
It is one of the most common problems and relatively minor.
Phimosis is not a problem unless it causes difficulties such as urinary obstruction, haematuria or local pain.
However, ‘phimosis’ can cause major discomfort. A tight constricting band or scar in the skin of the foreskin prevents the foreskin being retracted back over the head of the penis.
This can occur at any age but particularly in young men after puberty. It can also cause severe pain and splitting of the foreskin on erection.
Paraphimosis occurs when a tight prepuce is retracted and then unable to be replaced as the glans swells. This is a urological emergency. Always check there is no encircling foreign body constricting venous return, such as a ring, rubber band or hair.
Problems with foreskin (phimosis and paraphimosis)
What are the treatments for Problems with foreskin (phimosis and paraphimosis)
Circumcision I
Circumcision is the mainstay of treatment if the foreskin is scarred by balanitis xerotica obliterans. This is one of medicine’s oldest operations.
Please view the PDF for more detailed information: Circumcision
Circumcision II
What are the treatment costs?
Consultations: £195
Follow up appointments: £150
Cost of Circumcision under general anaesthetic as a day case: £1869
Cost of Circumcision under local anaesthetic as an outpatient: £850
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