Question
Symptom Description: Hi, my son is 12 years old, and when he urinates, the head of his penis swells like a lollipop. Is there a problem? Previous Treatment and Effectiveness: No treatment has been given. What Kind of Help Do You Want: To inquire if there’s anything wrong with his penis.
Answer
Hi, generally speaking, every boy experiences a certain degree of growth in the size of the penis between birth and 5 years old; then it will further develop to adult size under the influence of hormones at around 10 or 11 years old. However, some may not fully develop until their twenties. It’s possible that this is a symptom caused by phimosis, which is often related to poor hygiene in the area.