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Is it possible to stretch a foreskin? i have a tight foreskin..i have heard people say they have successfully stretched it using devices and methods

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Yes possible: and painful , most likely you developed phimosis ( external opening narrows ) and unable to retract , due added infection inside fore skin. Most of the time circumcision is required , some times can avoid by stretching fore skin Consult urologist

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 7/21/2015

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A member asked:

Is it possible to stretch a foreskin? i have a tight foreskin..i have heard people say they have successfully stretched it using devices and methods

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Singh agreed

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