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What Causes Tight Foreskin In A Child?
My 7 year old son has just got in from school and said his willy hurts. I asked him to show me and he can t pull the foreskin back very far and it looks red. There is no pus or anything but he said it is sore when he goes for a wee. He did go swimming today but he said it was ok then. Have you any ideas or advice please?
Thu, 7 May 2020
Hi,
Does he complain of any pain on penile tip even when not passing urine? Is the glans swollen or red? Presence of these features indicates balanitis / balanoposthitis (infection of glans and foreskin). If you are able to retract foreskin without force, there is no phimosis.
If no such symptoms, and pain is only during urination, this may suggest a urine infection. This is usually associated with increased frequency of urination also.
Kindly take him to doctor, as both these conditions needs antibiotic treatment. Meanwhile, keep the area clean and dry, avoid forceful retraction of foreskin if there is difficulty, and drink enough fluids.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
Does he complain of any pain on penile tip even when not passing urine? Is the glans swollen or red? Presence of these features indicates balanitis / balanoposthitis (infection of glans and foreskin). If you are able to retract foreskin without force, there is no phimosis.
If no such symptoms, and pain is only during urination, this may suggest a urine infection. This is usually associated with increased frequency of urination also.
Kindly take him to doctor, as both these conditions needs antibiotic treatment. Meanwhile, keep the area clean and dry, avoid forceful retraction of foreskin if there is difficulty, and drink enough fluids.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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