What should I do if my child has edema of the foreskin of his penis?

The foreskin has edema, which is a common phenomenon in children's penis. Generally, the cause of this problem is very complicated. It is caused by multiple factors. Therefore, when treating it, we must pay attention to finding the cause and then treat it symptomatically. So today we are going to find out, what should we do when children have edema of the foreskin of the penis?

Edema of the foreskin of the penis in children is commonly known as earthworm wind or earthworm blowing. It is more common in infants and young children aged 6 months to 5 years old, and is often discovered by parents accidentally when taking a bath, urinating or changing underwear. When this type of foreskin edema occurs, the foreskin of the glans becomes spherical and edematous, with a light red and shiny color, and is soft and elastic. There is no depression after finger pressure, no signs of trauma, and no local symptoms such as fever and congestion. There are usually no abnormal changes in the whole body, with occasional crying, irritability and other phenomena, but severe edema may affect urine excretion.

This abnormal change of the foreskin of the penis belongs to angioedema, and its cause is allergy. The causes of allergies are relatively complex and extensive. According to data, insect bites, parasitic infections, animal protein foods, chemical flavors or dyed foods, contact with polyester gases or inhalation of pollen, wearing synthetic underwear, contact with dust mites, taking certain medications, vaccinations, etc. may all lead to allergies.

The key to preventing allergic penile foreskin edema is to find out its allergenic factors so as to avoid contact with it as much as possible in daily life. Otherwise, the disease may recur due to re-exposure to the allergen, sometimes as frequently as 2 to 3 times a month. Infection can also occur if children sweat a lot in the summer, if their pants are tight and rubbed in the winter, or if they sit or lie on wet ground or touch their penis with dirty hands.

Once a child shows any of these symptoms, be sure to take care not to let the child touch his penis all the time, otherwise the recovery of the disease will be very slow due to bacteria problems. It is also necessary to maintain good hygiene habits, which can help relieve discomfort in the penis area.