Does phimosis in children require surgery?

When it comes to the treatment of phimosis in children, most people will think of surgery. Although phimosis in children is very common, treatment cannot be ignored. Many people are also concerned about whether children with phimosis must undergo surgery. Whether children with phimosis need surgery depends on the severity of the phimosis.

1. Because little boys are born with phimosis, it will gradually improve after the age of 5 with nocturnal erections. If the child does not have inflammation before the age of 5, phimosis will not be treated. If inflammation occurs, surgery must be performed regardless of the age. For children older than 5 years old, in fact, if there is no inflammation, it is generally best to wait until the child can actively cooperate with the surgery. However, it is best to perform the surgery before puberty to avoid affecting the development of the penis of adolescent children. Judging from the child's current situation, as long as the child can actively cooperate with the surgery, the surgery can be performed at any time, and there is no best time.

2. Phimosis can only be treated with surgery. Generally, it is best to wait until after the age of 6. Before that, you can clean the child every day to prevent infection. Surgery has no effect on the child. For younger children (before the age of 5), surgery requires general anesthesia and they cannot cooperate well with the dressing change after the operation. Therefore, clinically, surgery can only be performed if it is incarcerated phimosis or severe adhesions that affect normal urination.

3. Phimosis does require surgical treatment, but if the child is still young, you can observe for a longer time and pay attention to personal hygiene. It will not be too late to do the surgery when the child is old enough to cooperate with the surgery. Generally, around 10 years old is more appropriate. If the child is still sensible, you can seek medical attention in time and choose surgery. Generally, it can be done before the development of secondary sexual characteristics. It does not affect the normal development of the penis, so it is not a big problem. Life care: Develop good living habits, remove smegma regularly, and avoid inflammation and infection.