What are the hazards of phimosis in children? Two hazards should be noted for phimosis in children

The phenomenon of phimosis is not only found in adult male friends, but also in children and adolescents. However, the penis in children is relatively small and not yet fully developed, and people believe that the foreskin is relatively long and normal. Although phimosis in children is very common, it can still cause certain harm. In foreign countries, many countries have the habit of circumcising newborn babies. Therefore, if conditions permit, parents are advised to perform circumcision on their children. So what are the hazards of having a long foreskin in children?

1. Affects the development of male genitalia. Due to the long foreskin in children, the glans cannot be exposed, which can easily cause the penis to be bound by the foreskin for a long time, affecting the development of the penis in children. Especially in adolescence, this kind of restraint is more obvious, and in severe cases, it can cause the male penis to be short and small, with a slender glans. Therefore, early circumcision in children can help them develop their penis and improve their reproductive ability in the future.

2. It can easily cause smegma to form at the glans of children, leading to various inflammations. Children generally lack personal hygiene awareness and are easily infected with various bacteria and microorganisms. A large number of bacteria can easily reproduce and form smegma under the foreskin. These smegma can cause various urinary tract infections such as balanitis and urethritis.

3. Affects male sexual ability. Due to the long foreskin in children, the glans cannot be exposed for a long time, resulting in extremely strong sensitivity of the glans. During adolescence, it is easy to cause ejaculation, excessive masturbation, etc. And as adults, it can easily lead to premature ejaculation

In general, an excessively long foreskin may increase a child's chances of developing urinary tract infections, and may also cause local infection and inflammation of the foreskin and glans penis. The foreskin is too long, causing the glans penis to not be exposed on its own. The foreskin covers the glans penis and urethral opening for a long time, preventing the secretion of mucus from glands in the inner plate of the foreskin, urinary tract, coronal sulcus, and other areas from being discharged and accumulating inside the foreskin. The secretion and dirt from the foreskin glands remain in the foreskin for a long time, It can form urine and smegma, which can easily breed bacteria and cause inflammation of the foreskin and urethra. Repeated inflammation can stimulate the baby's penis, causing itching and tingling sensation, affecting the development of the baby's penis, and also having a certain impact on the quality of sexual life of the baby in adulthood. Therefore, excessive foreskin can have some health effects and should be taken into account.