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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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University Hospital Ulm

University Hospital Ulm

Overall rating8.7 / 10
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital r
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According to the Focus magazine, the Urology Clinic Munich-Planegg Munich ranks among the best specialized hospitals in Germany! The hospital was founded in 1970 by Dr. med. Rudolf Castringius. During that time, it became a leader in men's healthcare in Germany. In addition, the hospital has the status of one of the best med
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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University Hospital Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
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According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
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The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
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According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activitie
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The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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About the disease

Phimosis is a condition, whereby the tight ring of scarred tissue forms around the head of penis, also known as glans. Normally, the skin over the penis is loose and it can slide over the head of penis covering and uncovering it. In phimosis the foreskin is not loose, therefore it can not move. The head of penis, also known as glans, is covered by the foreskin and can not be seen by moving the foreskin as the scar tissue formed around it.

Overall, the severity of phimosis depends whether the foreskin can retract the glans, head of the penis, or not. In mild cases, the foreskin is half retractable, in severe cases - the head of penis is completely closed, as the foreskin cannot retract.

According to AboutKidsHealth.ca, around 10% of newborn boys are born with phimosis. Even more boys are born with partial cases of phimosis. Normally, this condition resolves on its own by the time a boy reaches 16 years of age. By that time he is supposed to be able to freely retract the head of penis. Nonetheless, there is a small percentage of boys for whom this condition does not resolve on its own.

If a boy is born with phimosis, it is considered natural. During prenatal development the glans can become attached to the foreskin. By the age of 3, the head of the penis needs to be able to retract normally, at least partially.

In some cases boys develop phimosis already after they reached puberty. Then this is not natural. Acquired phimosis can develop due to poor hygiene habits or constant swelling of the foreskin.      

Symptoms

  • Inability to retract the head of penis from the foreskin normally
  • The foreskin is not movable
  • The foreskin created tight ring around the head of penis
  • Swelling of the foreskin
  • Pain during erection
  • Foreskin pain and discomfort in some cases
  • Difficulty urinating freely

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination a doctor will examine the testicles of a boy and will determine if the foreskin of a penis is tractable. He will also examine the penis and determine if it develops and functions normally. In teenagers a doctor will also ask about erection and whether there is a problem when urinating. Usually, simple general examination is enough to diagnose phimosis.

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment uses topical steroids, which need to be applied to the foreskin for 4 to 6 weeks to make it tractable.
  • Circumcision is used to remove the foreskin, which creates the tight ring around the penis. In future, a boy will need to take care of the head of penis to avoid infection or bleeding.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda IvanisovaDr. Farrukh Ahmed