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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.

Answered 9/6/2017

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Para phimosis: Went retracted foreskin gets stuck in retracted position and head of penis swells and can be very painful.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Painful: The foreskin of the penis - becomes stuck in the retracted position. Swelling occurs - not easily pulled forward over the glans (penile head). This is usually a medical emergency.

Answered 3/9/2015

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