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.
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 examination, 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 oedematous
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 oedematous prepuce is effective in reducing the oedema 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.
Homeopathy medicines helps for Paraphimosis
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