In simple words, it is a condition in which there is inability to retract the foreskin of male genitalia leading to local infection under the skin which may lead into infection of urinary tract i.e urinary bladder, urethra, and in severe cases may ascend up to kidneys too. This is a condition of male penile area and is commonly seen in young boys. • After birth, the foreskin is adherent to glans penis i.e soft part of male genitalia which separates with time and the foreskin is retractable. • At 1 year of age, 50% boys have adherent foreskin • By 4 years of age, it is declined to 10% and by 1 years to just 1% Mother need to clean the area is forcefully retracting the foreskin to maintain hygiene. It helps to resolve the partial adhesions of foreskin to glans. • Patients presents with complaint of • Pain while micturition • Swelling over penile area • Penile discharge • Sometimes symptoms of urinary tract infection ie fever, chills etc • Bulging of foreskin
Dr. Ritambhara Lohan is serving the little ones since 7 years. She practices with delicacy and warmth and ensures a good treatment for kids