What We Treat
Telehealth
A member asked:
Hello... so... umm... the thing is that now i turned 18 y/o and i currently have discovered that i have a case of ..phimosis"... so.. the question that really presses me is if i really need a surgical intervention cause i'm really scared...
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Stretching can work: Phimosis is when a part of the foreskin is too tight, making the foreskin unable to easily slip back and forth over the glans (head of the penis). So, with phimosis, the appearance of an erect penis will still have the foreskin covering the glans, which is incorrect. The foreskin should slip behind the glans. A primary care doctor or a urologist can advise on using cortisone creams and stretching.
Answered 5/9/2020
78 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is it okay to masturbate with phimosis? I want to feel the pleasure but it feels pain whenever I try to retract my foreskin. Should I get a surgery ?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I've been diagnosed with phimosis stage2 i can retract completely when penis is flaccid,about half until head when erect.Is surgery my only option?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can an adult circumcision be covered by insurance if the doctor diagnosis you as having phimosis? How long is the surgery? What meds are prescribed ?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What is the best way to treat phimosis without surgery? I can retract my foreskin when my penis is flaccid but not when it's erect. This hasn't affected my sex life in any meaningful capacity?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Hello doctor is phimosis safe? And explain about the surgery
Hello, I had surgery phimosis four years ago. in the area of the glans I was flushed. I have no pain, but is a bit ugly?
How to treat phimosis very fast without surgery??
What non-surgical methods with no side effects are the best for curing "phimosis''?
Are there any pinhole phimosis solutions that don't require surgery?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
