Question 1

what is paraphimosis?

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Paraphimosis: It is where the foreskin of the penis gets stuck while retracted. It can lead to swelling and eventually ischemia of the tip of the penis. It is very important that this gets repaired as quickly as possibly.

Question 2

what causes paraphimosis?

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Several Causes: Paraphimosis occurs when the foreskin of an uncircumcised male cannot be pulled back over the head of the penis.  The more common causes are failure to return the foreskin to its normal location after urination, examination, sex, or washing; direct trauma to the area; and infection, which may be due to poor personal hygiene.  Paraphimosis is a urologic emergency,  see your doctor immediately.

Question 3

how is paraphimosis treated?

Accepted Answer

Usually emergently: Paraphimosis results when the foreskin of an uncircumcized man become trapped behind the head of the penis.  This occurs when the opening of the foreskin has been tightening over time.  The danger resides in the possible strangulation of the penis, resulting in necrosis.  Usually a slit on the dorsum of the penis cutting through the tight band trapping the penis is required with circumcision later.

Question 4

how to cure paraphimosis at home?

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Here are some ...: There is no cure but how to handle it with care, that is, pulling down the foreskin after its cleansing and drying. Clinically, you may try using steroid cream lightly once or twice daily hoping to softening it. But, circumcision is needed for most of cases with phimosis. More? Ask urologist timely and don't wait until the last minute with no return.

Question 5

will paraphimosis have any effect on sex?

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Paraphymosis: Yes definitely. Here the foreskin cannot be pulled back over the tip of the penis (glans). It usually results in swelling of the glans and reduced blood flow which can result in gangrene. Having sex with this condition will make it worse due to the erection.

Question 6

what can i do for paraphimosis for 3 days?

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Paraphimosis: Head to an emergency room for an treatment and evaluation right away.  Make sure they have a urologist available if the emergency physician cannot reduce the paraphimosis. www.peedoc.com @drhtay.

Question 7

can anyone tell me a little  about paraphimosis?

Accepted Answer

Can be an emergency: Phimosis refers to narrowing of the foreskin so that it cannot be retracted over the glans penis (head).  Paraphimosis is the state in which a narrowed prepuce, foreskin, is forcibly retracted over the glans and now cannot be un-retracted.  If the prepuce opening is too small, it may block the blood supply to the glans, necessitating emergent surgical correction.  Phimosis - needs circumcision.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: paraphimosis?

Accepted Answer

Tight foreskin: Paraphimosis is when a tight scarred foreskin (phimosis) has been pulled back or retracted over the head of the penis (glans) and is so tight that it can not be reduced or returned to its natural position covering the glans. This causes more pressure and swelling of the glans, making paraphimosis dangerous. Phimosis is inconvenient, paraphimosis is an emergency.

Question 9

what symptoms make paraphimosis the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Foreskin stuck: Foreskin cannot be brought back over glans penis, that is paraphimosis.

Question 10

what to do about foreskin retraction as a child & paraphimosis?

Accepted Answer

Gentle retraction: Gentle  traction is needed, by age 3 generally the foreskin should be able to be retracted over the glans, if redness pain or swelling may need surgical assistance.

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