How old can a boy do phimosis surgery?


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Generally, phimosis may disappear after 5 - 6 years of age. If phimosis still exists after puberty, surgery is required, such as dysuria, infection, and sexual life. Specific consultation should be conducted with a doctor. Generally speaking, phimosis may disappear after 5 - 6 years of age. If phimosis still exists after puberty, surgery is required. The following are some of the conditions that need to be considered for surgery: dysuria: phimosis may lead to poor urine excretion, causing frequent urination, urgency, urinary pain and other symptoms, and even affect kidney function. Infection: phimosis is easy to hide dirt, leading to bacterial infection, causing foreskin balanitis, urethritis and other diseases. Affect sexual life: Phimosis may affect penile development, leading to pain during sex, premature ejaculation and other problems. It should be noted that each boy's situation is different, and whether surgery is needed should be determined according to the specific situation. Parents can consult their doctor for more information about phimosis and make decisions based on their doctor's recommendations. For special groups, such as boys with concealed penis, hypospadias and other diseases, the time of surgical treatment may be earlier. In addition, some systemic diseases, such as diabetes, low immune function, etc., may also affect the effect and recovery of surgery, and need to be treated under the guidance of a doctor. In short, the best time for phimosis surgery varies from person to person and needs to be evaluated and decided according to specific circumstances. Parents should pay attention to their child's health and consult their doctor in time to ensure their child's reproductive health.