Do all boys need to be circumcised?

In many cases, we can see some parents rushing in with their children in the hospital. They ask the doctor if their children have long foreskins and whether they should have surgery while they are young. Long foreskins or excessive foreskins are very common in children, but many parents are worried that this will lead to improper development or bacterial infection of boys, which is harmful to their health. And it is widely believed that the sooner the circumcision is done, the better the growth and development will be.

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

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In medicine, prepuce is a kind of skin tissue used to protect the glans penis and play a defensive role. Long prepuce means that the male genitals are still completely covered by the prepuce when they are completely erect, but can be opened and exposed.

In clinical medicine, doctors believe that not all cases of long foreskin require surgical treatment, because for most children, long foreskin is a normal physiological phenomenon. As the penis grows and develops, the foreskin will gradually separate from the glans penis.

In fact, for most children, long foreskin and excessive foreskin are normal physiological phenomena. Only those with the following conditions need surgical treatment:

1. Prepuce is too long during adolescence;

2. Recurrent balanitis and urethral infection;

3. Symptoms such as difficulty urinating occur, such as only a few drops of urine coming out and a weak urine flow.

When is the best time to have circumcision?

As we know above, children do not need circumcision during childhood. However, if the foreskin is still long and too long during puberty, it is recommended to perform surgical treatment of the foreskin in time.

During puberty, the recovery rate of circumcision surgery is relatively fast, and the wound will gradually fade and disappear with the growth and development of the male reproductive organs, and gradually recover. The circumcision will not hinder the growth and development of the male reproductive organs, and can effectively prevent various diseases.

Of course, if treatment is missed during the adolescent and childhood stages, treatment should be started as soon as surgical treatment becomes available to prevent the disease from recurring.

If surgery is not an option, how should medical care be provided?

Of course, although it is normal for children to have long foreskin and prepuce that is too long, it does not mean that we do not need to seek medical attention. After all, there is a high possibility of "dirt" hidden in the prepuce, so parents need to seek appropriate medical attention.

1. Pay attention to cleaning

When the baby is young, parents should use warm water to clean the inner sides of the foreskin in all directions, and be careful not to use too much force. When the child is older, parents should also teach the child how to clean the foreskin and keep the foreskin clean and the environment hygienic.

2. Observation and attention

In addition to properly cleaning the foreskin, you should also pay attention to whether there is any "foreign matter" or inflammation in the foreskin. If the child urinates more frequently, cries and makes a fuss, you should pay attention to whether there is a urinary tract infection.