Phimosis, Pediatric
Phimosis is a tightening of the fold of skin that stretches over the tip of the penis (foreskin). The foreskin may be so tight that it cannot be easily pulled back over the head of the penis.
CAUSES
This condition may be caused by:
Infection.
An injury to the penis.
Poor cleaning of the foreskin.
RISK FACTORS
This condition is more likely to develop in uncircumcised boys younger than 4 years old.
DIAGNOSIS
This condition is diagnosed with a physical exam.
TREATMENT
Usually treatment is not needed for this condition. It improves on its own with time. If treatment is needed, it may involve:
Creams and ointments.
A procedure to remove part of the foreskin (circumcision). This may be done in severe
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Afterwards, the parents sign a surgical consent giving the provider the approval to perform the procedure. The purpose of the circumcision is to remove the foreskin from the head of the penis, and allow the head of the penis to be exposed. The provider will use various supplies during the procedure such as an topical or injection anesthetic, a scapula to cut the foreskin, and one of three different clamps to hold the foreskin. According to Bcheraoui et al. (2014), studies have revealed that male circumcisions have an overall side effects rate of 0.5% if performed during the child’s first year of life, but increase up to 20 times that if performed after
Treatment for this condition depends on the cause. If tenosynovitis is not caused by an infection, treatment may include:
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is seen as a global health issue according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The impact of the disease can be seen at all levels from local and state to national and international regions and how the disease is managed with vary amongst these regions (WHO, 2008).
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Phimosis is the inability for the foreskin to retract at the appropriate age because of how tight the skin is around the head of the penis. Phimosis is rare only affecting 1%-5% (glansie.com). Those suffering from this condition can also practice good hygiene, during urination the head of the penis is rinsed over. Urine is not sterile but it can help these individuals maintain a clean penis. If a sufferer develops complications from this disorder they can seek medical attention which results in part of the foreskin removed so that it becomes retractable. Trying to prevent a problem before it occurs can be helpful in some cases but cases such as this one it is
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...atment option your doctor suggests, careful monitoring and follow-up visits are required to successfully combat the symptoms.
Most Americans view circumcision as a solution to a problem which it is not. Circumcision has not been scientifically proven to prevent, solve, or improve any health condition or state. One of the most common reasons people circumcise infants is because they believe it will make cleaning babies easier. This is a common misconception. Parents for generations have been taught that uncircumcised babies need to have the underside of their foreskin cleaned, but this is physically impossible to do without permanently damaging the organ. When a baby is born the foreskin is fused to the head of the penis, thus no additional care is needed. The organ is very self-cleaning just like it’s female
Since male circumcision is a surgery there are certain risks involved. There is a 2-10% occurrence rate of key complications that involve hemorrhage, sepsis, fistula, meatal stenosis, removal of excessive skin and penile loss (5:2239), of which parents should be made aware.
... cause of a problem but it is the result of a situation’ (Greunbaum, 2001, pp. 177-178). There’s a need to understand the cultural and social dimension of female circumcision in order to realize and respect people for the culture; however, there is also a need for better medical environments for this procedure to be performed in.
a physical wound to the body caused by an external source. There are many cases where people
Since, OSA increases the risk of various health issues it is very important that people suffering from it go through the required treatment to get it cured. Usually the treatment methods for OSA require a long term management and some of the treatment methods used are:
are growths on the skin of the genital area and around the anus. For example, it can cause pain