Paraphimosis
Paraphimosis is a condition in which the foreskin once pulled back behind the glans cannot be brought down to the original position. It is an uncommon condition and occurs less often than Phimosis.
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It is serious condition which can happen in men and boys who have not undergone circumcision. It causes painful swelling of the retracted for skin foreskin of the penis.
Causes of paraphimosis
- It can occur after retraction of the foreskin for long hours during penile examaintion, cleaning, urethral catheterization or cystoscopy
- It can also occur during penile ring piercing.
- It can also occur secondary to erections.
- Infection due to poor personal hygiene.
- Trauma to the area.
Signs and symptoms of paraphimosis
- Penile pain.
- Enlargement of glans penis.
- Congested with collar of edematous foreskin
- In children it can cause urinary obstruction.
Treatment of paraphimosis
- Pressing on (compression of) the head of penis while pushing the foreskin forward may reduce the swelling due to Paraphimosis. If it fails, surgical circumcision will be needed.
- Injection of hyaluronidase in to the edematous prepuce is effective in reducing the edema and allowing the fore skin to get reduced.
- Surgery
Complications of Paraphimosis
- Damage to the penis tip.
- Gangrene.
- Amputation of the penis tip.
- Recurrence of Paraphimosis is common. It is prevented by doing circumcision.
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