What is the appropriate age for children to undergo phimosis surgery?

What is the appropriate age for children to undergo phimosis surgery? You need to consult a doctor. Then, when a child reaches a certain age, the surgery can be performed. It is recommended that the child should not be too young. After the surgery, you should pay attention to rest and avoid infection. It depends on the child's condition. If there is no problem, it is okay to do the surgery at the age of 10. If the child has an infection, then the surgery should be done earlier. There is no risk in the surgery and the child can usually be discharged from the hospital after the surgery.

1. Children with phimosis can undergo circumcision surgery when they are over five years old. Children under 3 years old or infants with phimosis should not be circumcised unless there are complications. Because phimosis in children under 3 years old will disappear on its own as they grow older; for other children, if the foreskin is repeatedly retracted upwards and the foreskin sac opening is expanded, the glans penis will be exposed and there is no need for surgical removal. Clean the penis regularly and turn the foreskin over to remove the smegma.

2. Phimosis refers to the narrowness of the foreskin opening or the adhesion of the foreskin to the glans penis, which makes the foreskin unable to be turned up and the urethral opening and glans penis unable to be exposed. Circumcision is often used to treat phimosis. This surgery can also be performed if the foreskin is too long; if not performed, attention should be paid to cleanliness and the foreskin should be turned up and cleaned frequently.

3. Generally, when males are 4 to 5 years old, the adhesion between the foreskin and the glans penis will gradually separate, but the exact age at which the foreskin can be turned back varies from person to person. The length of the foreskin also varies from person to person. Some people may have a foreskin that is too long or too tight, and may never be able to be turned up.

4. Surgery for phimosis in children should be considered after puberty and only when the patient does not need general anesthesia. However, if a little boy suffers from repeated inflammation or even urinary tract infection due to excessive foreskin, he should undergo surgical circumcision as soon as possible. It's best to see a doctor for a checkup.

As mentioned above, I hope it can give parents a reference. Circumcision of boys is very common. This operation is not dangerous. Generally, the child can be discharged from the hospital if there is no infection after the operation. It is recommended to have the operation in winter when it is cooler and less likely to breed bacteria and cause infection. I hope parents will pay attention to their children's condition and take them to the hospital to see a doctor if they feel uncomfortable.