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My 9 year old step-son has a tight foreskin it cannot be pulled back very far. is this normal?
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May cause problems: If the foreskin is still very tight, I would be concerned if he can not urinate in a straight stream. Ask him if the urine is a stream, or just dribbles out. Teach him to push the skin back when he bathes, only as far as it goes comfortably. It will usually stretch out gradually. Talk with your pediatrician to see if any treatment is needed.
Answered 7/2/2014
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Phimosis: It' common in uncircumcised penis. When the foreskin is not retractable after age 5, it sometimes needs a little "clipping" or a circumcision depending on the degree of retractability. He should be examined by a pediatric surgeon or a pediatric urologist.
Answered 11/25/2014
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See urologist: your stepson has tight foreskin ,and it is not normal .consult urologist who may suggest surgical treatment to correct it ,it is a simple procedure .. Sometime application of hydrocortisone ointment may help
Answered 7/15/2014
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