How To Cure Phimosis When Its Symptoms Are Troublesome

Phimosis, in layman's term is a tight foreskin that does not pull back over the penis glans (or head).  This condition is common in male infants and toddlers. However, if the child is already older and the foreskin still cannot be retracted, other factors could be causing it. If the symptoms are already bothersome, it is when you need to find ways on how to cure phimosis. When It Is Still NormalBabies are still uncircumcised so their foreskin is still attached to their glans and will definitely not retract. At this age, phimosis can be neglected until the child reaches two years of age. Normally, after two years, the foreskin naturally separates from the head of the organ.  In some, the foreskin is stuck longer, but you should not attempt to pull it if you do not want to cause possible damages.  When You Need To Do SomethingIf there are symptoms you are feeling from your tight foreskin, it is when you need to take action. Symptoms usually manifest when the tight foreskin has been caused by an infection or urine irritation.  At such time, you need to consult with a doctor. Possible Causes And Signs Of PhimosisTight foreskin may be caused by infections like balinitis or by deformities due to diseases and trauma of the male genitals.  The infection could be due to inefficient execution of cleaning the area. This could cause redness, swelling and even possible discharge that could all make the area painful and tender. If the foreskin is very tight and severe, you would have difficulty urinating and performing intercourse.  Possible TreatmentsIt is important to see your doctor so that proper diagnosis will be given and proper treatments will be prescribed. One common cause is Balinitis, which is not serious or fatal and proper bathing could usually clear the problem.  Sometimes, antibiotics or steroid creams could be prescribed by the doctor. In young boys, balinitis could be brought about by inability to get rid of excess liquid when urinating. This infection is frequently mistaken for Urinary Tract Infection. It is another condition that makes urination painful, sometimes with blood in the urine; makes you want to urinate frequently. Treatment is done using antibiotics. Other treatments for phimosis include application of topical creams to the prepuce, either non-steroidal or steroidal. Another option is to gradually stretch the prepuce opening so it becomes wider. Lastly, the prepuce could also be widened through surgical reshaping. There is a related condition, paraphimosis that also deserves your attention. It is a condition where you would be unable to pull back the foreskin over the glans and it can cause swelling and pain. This could result to restricted flow of blood, so the head of penis become dark purple in appearance. At such instance, you would need emergency treatment. Proper HygieneAs mentioned earlier, if the foreskin is still immature, you should not force to pull it back.  If necessary, it is only the boy himself who should retract and clean his foreskin. If you know you are intact, you must avoid certain bubble bath products that possibly contain chemical irritants. These chemical irritants could further cause foreskin to tighten.