Phimosis Diagnosed and Treated by Mercy Urology Doctors in Baltimore
Patients throughout the Baltimore region seek the expertise of The Urology Specialists of Maryland at Mercy Medical Center. Our urology doctors treat a broad range of conditions affecting men’s reproductive organs including phimosis, Peyronies disease and erectile dysfunction.
About Phimosis
For uncircumcised men, phimosis is the failure of the foreskin to retract or fully retract over the penis. This condition is normal for infant males through early adolescence. However, if it continues into adulthood or develops in adulthood, the condition can become an issue.
It is a rare condition and causes vary from skin conditions to catheterization to masturbation practices to untreated diabetes.
Symptoms & Diagnosis
Phimosis is just one condition of men’s overall health. Penis health can be an indication of other underlying health conditions and can lead to problems with sexual partners, stress and emotional disability.
Treatment Options for Phimosis
Treatment for phimosis can include several options:
- Steroid cream application
- Manual foreskin stretching
- Circumcision, the complete removal of foreskin
- Surgery to relieve foreskin tightness
The Urology Specialists of Maryland at Mercy - recognized for expert urologic disease diagnosis and treatment, covering a broad range of disorders including prostate, bladder and kidney diseases and cancers.