Is it necessary to circumcise if the foreskin is too long?

Long foreskin is a common physiological phenomenon. It is not a disease in itself. It just means that the outer opening of the foreskin covers the urethra. During each urination, there may be a small amount of urine residue between the glans penis and the long foreskin. So is it necessary to have a circumcision if the foreskin is long?

First: If you have a long foreskin or it is too long, you should go to the hospital for surgery immediately. Long foreskin is not only easy to hide dirt, but also affects the growth and development of the male genitals, and even causes various genitourinary system diseases. For non-inflammatory long foreskin, as long as the foreskin is often turned up to clean, there is no need for surgery. People with long foreskin must pay attention to hygiene and wash their genitals with warm water every night (including the glans penis, etc.);

Second: Circumcision is a surgical treatment that is in line with the actual reproductive environmental hygiene and disease prevention and health care. Removing the excessive foreskin is not only conducive to the normal growth and development of the male genitals, but also can prevent the accumulation of urine scale, effectively prevent inflammation and cancer. This can not only prevent harm to the body, but also protect the partner from gynecological diseases. It is an excellent measure for reproductive health care. The trauma of surgical treatment is very mild, not easy to hurt, and it will heal in a few days.

Third: If the foreskin is too long, the glans penis cannot be exposed. However, if the foreskin is too long and the glans penis can be exposed by rotating, then it is best to undergo surgery. If the glans penis cannot be exposed, you need to go to the hospital for circumcision. Be sure to choose a reliable hospital outpatient clinic. There are many different methods of circumcision, such as general circumcision, laser sleeve removal, and ring ligation.

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Therefore, it is best for patients to actively accept treatment, pay attention to their own environmental hygiene, change underwear frequently, take protective measures during daily sexual life, keep warm and avoid cold, avoid excessive fatigue, take rest to release stress, and cultivate healthy and good living habits.