Question
The child is 8 years old, and the foreskin of the penis cannot be retracted outward. He often complains of adhesions and discomfort. No previous treatment has been received. I would like to ask if surgery is needed to solve the problem.
Answer
Most children aged 6 to 7 have a situation where the foreskin is adhered to the glans, which usually does not need to be worried about, and rarely causes infection. If an infection occurs, it is recommended to seek further treatment from a urology department. If you wish to completely solve the problem, you can ask the doctor to separate the foreskin from the glans, after which it should be possible to clean it without adhesions. Circumcision is not recommended for children too early, and it can be considered after puberty or when they are adults.