Just a few days ago, I heard the aunts in the community talking about one thing, that is, a child in a certain family had just been circumcised. There was a young mother who said that she was the one who circumcised her children. During the holidays, I was extremely busy. The waiting seats were all full, and there were a bunch of parents standing outside the clinic.
receives countless parents every day, and they are all worried about one problem. They are worried that too long foreskin will affect the growth of the child's reproductive organs, and will be detrimental to the child's future physical and mental development. The sooner the child is young, the better. Therefore, as soon as the summer vacation comes, I quickly bring my children here.
But the doctor feels that many parents are too nervous. About 80% of the children who receive treatment do not need to be circumcised, but the parents are still very nervous. They can only advise them not to panic and over-treat them. Conducive to the healthy growth of children.
What is foreskin?
Then we need to start with the normal foreskin. Normally, the relationship between the foreskin and the penis is like screws and screw caps. When boys are infants, the foreskin wraps the penis. In other words, the screws have screw caps, which is normal.
But with age and stimulation, the screw cap will gradually loosen, until puberty the reproductive organs gradually mature , the screw cap will no longer be needed, the screw cap will gradually disappear, and the screw will exposed.
However, during the growth and development process of some children, the glans is interfered with by artificial factors or other factors. The glans cannot contract normally, and the penis cannot be stimulated. As a result, the foreskin cannot fall off normally . In adolescence or even adulthood, Excessive foreskin may also occur.
Do I need to be circumcised if my foreskin is too long?
is certainly not . From the above content, we can understand that most of the cases of excessive foreskin when children are young are normal. Only a small number of them are pathological. As long as there are no other abnormalities in the body, the child's urination will be normal. It's all normal, no need to be too nervous.
There is no need to worry about late treatment. There is no age limit for circumcision. As long as the problem is discovered and treated in time, it will not have much impact. What's more, most children have excessive foreskin, which is only physiological and there is no need. Circumcised.
I just need to remind parents that the foreskin is too long. When cleaning the child's body, they should be more careful and don't let bacteria hide in the nooks and crannies. For a long time, dirt or bacteria may cause some inflammation to the child, which is harmful to the child. It's very detrimental to your health.
Under what circumstances does a child need to be circumcised?
First of all, the foreskin completely covers the glans, and there is an extra piece . In this case, it is easy to have an impact on the child's health and may cause foreskinitis or other inflammation of the surrounding tissue. In order to prevent the child from suffering, circumcision may be possible under comprehensive considerations.
Secondly, the child has abnormal urination. Normally, boys' urethras are shorter, and urination is like draining water from a faucet. It can be discharged in a straight line, and the discharge volume is relatively large, and it rarely occurs intermittently. If the child urinates intermittently, has a low urine flow, a thin urine column, or even has difficulty urinating, he or she needs to be circumcised in time.
Finally, the child has developed pain . Acquired phimosis, if not cleaned properly for a long time, is prone to inflammation, and the foreskin may be adhered to the surrounding tissue, making the foreskin opening narrower and narrower, and the glans cannot be exposed freely, which will easily cause pain. This kind of pain, It will be more obvious under urination or other stimulation.
What will happen if the child’s foreskin is too long and the child is not circumcised?
Increases the risk of bacterial infection
If the foreskin is too long, some areas will not be easily cleaned during the cleaning process. Over time, it will be easy to hide dirt and leave opportunities for bacteria. After a large number of bacteria breed, inflammation and ulcers will occur. will also be easier to find. In addition, there may be pain and itching, and the child will unconsciously want to scratch, which can easily lead to bad habits and is not conducive to physical and mental development.
Affects urination
The foreskin is too long, resulting in a small foreskin opening. When the urge to urinate comes, the amount of urination will increase. In this case, the urination opening is very small, just like the faucet has not been cleaned for a long time and is blocked, and the water flow If it cannot be discharged in one go, it will cause a feeling of swelling, or even pain. Urinating will become difficult and not smooth. Urine accumulates in the urethra for a long time, which can easily cause damage to the urethra. May damage other surrounding tissues.
Long-term abnormal urination not only affects the health of the tissues around the urethra, but may also affect the health of the kidneys . You must know that urine and kidneys are also closely related. Therefore, for prepuce that has affected urination, Treat it as early as possible.
It may affect sexual life in the future
Foreskin is too long, which can easily affect sensitivity in the long run, and may even cause functional disorders and abnormal sperm discharge After these problems occur, it is easy for couples to affect their relationship. , if it can be detected early, it can be treated in time.
Parents need to pay more attention to their children's growth and development, but they should not be too nervous. They cannot make self-judgements on some issues, nor can they blindly follow the public. Everything must be based on the physical and mental health of their children. The first thing to do when discovering abnormalities is to see a doctor. , communicate well with the doctor, and it is not too late to make a decision.
Reference:
1. "99% of boys have excessive foreskin, should they be circumcised?" Experts say this"·2019-04-06 22:09·Medical Pediatrics Channel
2. "Investigation Report on Phimosis and Excessive Foreskin among 1,500 Male Primary and Secondary School Students"· Shanxi Medical University School of Public Health·Lu Shan
