Phimosis
Medical conditions we treat
ABOUT PHIMOSIS
What is phimosis?
Phimosis is a condition which occurs in uncircumcised men where the foreskin is too tight to be pulled back over the head of the penis.
Phimosis is normal in children but should not persist into adulthood. It can also occur later in life due to scarring, infections, or inflammation of the foreskin.
What is the foreskin?
The foreskin is a fold of skin that covers the head of the penis. It should be able to easily and painlessly retract in adults.
Its function is to protect and lubricate the head of the penis. It also has sensory and sexual functions.
What are the symptoms of phimosis?
Spraying of urine
Urine flow does not come out in a straight stream.
Painful erections
Pain with an erection or during intercourse.
Bladder infections
Bacterial infection in the bladder.
PATIENT JOURNEY
How is phimosis treated?
Phimosis can be treated with creams, devices to stretch the foreskin, or with surgery such as circumcision or preputioplasty.
Read more about the procedures we use to treat phimosis below.
OUR TEAM
Meet our team
Meet our team of experienced Urologists who diagnose and treat phimosis.
