Most cases of balanitis can be managed without surgery. Your GP will be able to discuss treatment options with you. Take your child to see your GP if they have the symptoms of phimosis and balanitis above. If you have any of the symptoms of paraphimosis contact your GP immediately or call GP out of hours service. In very severe cases, a lack of blood flow to the penis can cause tissue death ( gangrene) and surgical removal of the penis may be necessary. In severe cases of paraphimosis, circumcision may be recommended. It requires emergency medical treatment to avoid serious complications. It blocks the flow of blood in the penis. Paraphimosis causes the glans (end of the penis) to become painful and swollen.
If both the glans and foreskin are inflamed, it's known as balanoposthitis. There may also be a thick discharge underneath the foreskin. This is an inflammation of the head of the penis. If your child's glans is sore and inflamed, they may have balanitis. difficulty urinating (peeing), if the opening blocks the flow of urine (pee) - this may cause the foreskin to balloon during urination.Phimosis isn't usually a problem unless it causes symptoms.
Symptoms of phimosis and paraphimosis Phimosis Paraphimosis is where the foreskin can't be returned to its original position after being retracted (pulled back). Immediate treatment is needed in cases where it causes problems such as difficulty urinating (peeing), see symptoms below. In adults, phimosis can occasionally be linked to sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
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In older children, phimosis may be the result of a skin condition that has caused scarring. Take your child to your GP if they have these symptoms. It isn't usually a problem unless it causes the symptoms described. Phimosis is normal in babies and toddlers. Phimosis is where the foreskin is too tight to be pulled back over the head of the penis (glans).