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What Causes Tightness In The Foreskin Of The Penis?

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Posted on Wed, 16 Aug 2017
Question: i am 77 years of age and never before had a tight foreskin but over the past few weeks it seems to have shrunk and I cannot pull it back. I am on medication for an enlarged prostate
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You have Phimosis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .

The tight foreskin at the age of 77 years is mostly due to
1) Uncontrolled Diabetes
2) Senile atrophy of foreskin

Get your Blood tests for sugar on empty stomach and 2 hours after lunch done to confirm about diabetes .

You need to consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and may need to get Circumcised .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (5 hours later)
what is the ongoing problems if left does it get worse or simply mean the foreskin cannot be drawn back
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (10 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It will lead to infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up
If left untreated it will lead to accumulate secretions of glans and there by infection
Thanks
Dr Dr Patil
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)
What time frame are we talking about and how urgent is it? Should I ask for an "urgent "appointment with my doctor? If I do not I may have to wait for up to three weeks for an appointment to then get a referral to a urologist which could of course be another three weeks then a further wait for surgery if needed.
Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Better get it done earlier

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up
Get the appointment with Urologist or General surgeon at earliest
Thanks
Dr .Patil
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What Causes Tightness In The Foreskin Of The Penis?

Brief Answer: You have Phimosis Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for query . The tight foreskin at the age of 77 years is mostly due to 1) Uncontrolled Diabetes 2) Senile atrophy of foreskin Get your Blood tests for sugar on empty stomach and 2 hours after lunch done to confirm about diabetes . You need to consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and may need to get Circumcised . Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.