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Hi Doctor, thanks for replying my yesterday query and letting me know that i am having phimosis issue as my penis foreskin stuck and not covering glans causing discomfort while walking with exposed glans. I will visit to a urologist in my town in today evening for physical checkup. But as i checked on internet it is given that full circumcision requires for phimosis treatment since then i am feeling very tensed and scared as i don't want to loose my foreskin due to personal and religious reasons. Will you please check attached images and let me know is full circumcision required in my case or it may be resolve through any cream/ointment ? Also how should i told this issue to my parents they are not educated much as we live in village that the issue i am facing is something natural because they will thought that i have done something wrong with my penis. Thankyou doctors, by showing and telling my issue with you all i gained confidence to get it checked physically by visiting urologist.
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Circumcision is always a full circumcision. There is nothing known as subtotal circumcision.
From the image that you have shared it seems that you are already circumcised.
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Sometimes circumcision is not needed, locally applied steroid creams can help.But it is for the urologist to decide, after clinical examination and how your body responds to a local application.
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Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six for proper guidance.
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If you don't want to loose foreskin don't go for circumcision.
There is no cream to retract foreskin.
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Steroids ointment (beta metha sine) x twice x day x 24 days
Gentle streching exercise
before surgery
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Don’t worry, circumcision is not always needed many cases improve with simple treatment 👍
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It is completely understandable to feel tensed about surgery, but clinically, Full Circumcision is NOT the only treatment for Phimosis. Modern urology offers several conservative options, such as 'Preputioplasty' (a limited plastic surgery that preserves the foreskin) or long-term topical steroid therapy to increase skin elasticity. Regarding your concern with your parents: Phimosis is a structural medical condition, often present since birth or due to natural growth patterns; it is not caused by anything 'wrong' or 'immoral' that you have done. It is as natural as having a vision problem or a skin allergy.
Next Steps
Urologist Consultation: When you visit the urologist today, clearly state your preference for 'Foreskin-Preserving' treatments. Ask specifically about steroid creams (like Betamethasone) and whether you are a candidate for 'Dorsal Slit' or 'Preputioplasty' instead of full circumcision..
Parental Communication: If you decide to tell your parents, explain it as a 'skin tightness' issue that is causing physical discomfort while walking. Comparing it to a 'tight collar' or a 'small shoe' that needs adjustment helps simplify it for those without a medical background.
Symptomatic Relief: Until your checkup, continue to wear loose-fitting clothing to minimize friction on the exposed glans, which is currently causing your discomfort while walking.
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Yes , go for it.
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Please don’t hesitate and go to urologist they will tell what is better for you
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Urologist
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No cream
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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