Post Date December, 02 2023
Is the foreskin too long the same as phimosis? Too long foreskin can easily be confused with phimosis, which is incorrect. The two are different, and the difference between a long foreskin and a phimosis is as follows:
1. Symptoms vary:
The symptom of excessive foreskin is that the foreskin can be turned down, and the glans can only be exposed after manually opening the foreskin; "The symptoms of phimosis are that the foreskin cannot be turned up and down, the opening of the foreskin is narrow like a pinhole, and the foreskin bulges like a ball during urination, resulting in poor urination.".
Self examination can also determine whether the foreskin is too long or phimosis. Method: Apply soap to the penis to lubricate the inside and outside of the foreskin, fix the penis with the left hand, and push the foreskin backward and turn it over with the right hand. If the foreskin can be turned up smoothly, it is considered to be too long; If the opening of the foreskin is too small to turn up, it is considered phimosis.
2. Different degrees of harm:
The harm degree of phimosis is greater than that of overlong foreskin. First of all, foreskin and phimosis can affect the development of the male penis, forming genital malformations such as small penises and short penises, seriously affecting the psychological and physical health of men. Especially for men with a small diameter of the foreskin, the upturn of the foreskin cannot be restored, and the foreskin is tightly stuck in the coronary groove, forming foreskin incarceration, which can lead to ischemic necrosis of the penis in severe cases.
Secondly, foreskin and phimosis are also an obstacle to sexual life, which can easily lead to premature ejaculation in men. When a male friend has a phimosis, due to the fact that the glans mucosa is usually hidden under the foreskin, the glans mucosa is usually subject to less friction and stimulation, making the neural sensation of the glans mucosa too sensitive. When the glans and vagina are rubbed and stimulated, the glans mucosa nerves may be too delicate and sensitive to trigger premature ejaculation, resulting in premature ejaculation, Prolonged use can also lead to sexual dysfunction, affect marital relationships, and lead to the breakdown of family relationships.
Finally, phimosis is prone to produce foreskin scale, which is a carcinogenic substance that may induce penis cancer. Moreover, foreskin scale is suitable for bacterial growth, can cause foreskin balanitis, can also cause prostatitis, seminal vesiculitis, and so on. When having sex, foreskin dirt is brought into the vagina, causing some gynecological diseases. If a narrow prepuce opening also causes difficulty urinating, prolonged difficulty urinating can also be harmful to the kidneys.
"Long foreskin does not necessarily have phimosis, but phimosis can have long foreskin, which is more severe than long foreskin.". Of course, there is also a certain connection between the two. Some phimosis is caused by repeated infection based on the overlong foreskin, resulting in adhesion that cannot be turned up. Therefore, excessive foreskin may cause phimosis. For foreskin and phimosis, the best method is to perform circumcision as soon as possible, so as not to regret the occurrence of cancer.
