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The article is written by Master, Doctor Tran Thanh Hung - Department of General Surgery - Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.
Constriction of the foreskin is a disease that can occur in both adults and children, is a complication that occurs after sexual activity with damage to the glans, after masturbation, by children playing with the penis or Less common after certain genital procedures, usually only in people with anomalies of the foreskin.
1. Symptoms of foreskin strangulation
When the foreskin is strangled, the foreskin becomes swollen, plump, the glans is strangled because the foreskin is turned out but is tightened like a tourniquet and cannot be stroked back to its normal position.
Pathology causing concurrent condition: CO2-containing blood stasis and O2-containing anemia to the glans. Manifestations of symptoms is that the patient is very painful in the penis area, the foreskin is edematous, creating a constriction, later the foreskin becomes constricted and turns dark purple, even necrotic, which can affect health and reproductive function. of men..
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2. Treatment of foreskin strangulation
When this is the case, the best measure is to go to the hospital as soon as possible, absolutely do not take medicine and wait. This is a surgical emergency that needs immediate attention.
At the hospital, the specialist will conduct pain relief, clean and then resolve the strangulation, turn the foreskin back to its normal position, prescribe anti-infective treatment and reduce swelling. Make an appointment for circumcision surgery to avoid the risk of recurrence.
While taking prescription medication, it is necessary to continue daily cleaning as directed by the doctor to avoid the risk of infection.
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