Paraphimosis
Paraphimosis is a serious condition in which the fold of skin that stretches over the tip of the penis (foreskin) becomes stuck when it is pulled back. The condition keeps blood from flowing away from the penis tip, causing swelling that gets worse and worse. Paraphimosis needs to be treated right away.
CAUSES
This condition may be caused by:
A foreskin that is tighter than normal.
Leaving the foreskin pulled back after a procedure, such as after the placement of a catheter.
A foreskin that has been pulled back for too long.
A forceful pulling back of the foreskin.
Infection under the foreskin.
Trauma to the area, such as a hard hit to the the tip of the penis.
Sex or masturbation.
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Swelling may first be reduced with:
Ice.
A bandage wrapped tightly around the penis.
Needles to drain any pus or blood that is causing the swelling.
Medicine to relieve pain. Medicine may be given by mouth, through an IV tube, or by an injection to the base of the penis (nerve block).
A procedure in which a small cut is made in the tightened foreskin to free it and allow it to be pulled back into place (dorsal slit procedure).
Surgery to remove the foreskin (circumcision). This may be done if the foreskin cannot be moved back into place.
Most of the time, treatment can be done in a clinic or a health care provider's office.
HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Take over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your health care provider.
Apply any creams to the affected area only as told by your health care provider.
If the treated area is covered with gauze or a bandage (dressing), follow instructions from your health care provider about:
When and how you should change your bandage (dressing).
When you should remove your dressing.
If the area can get wet.
Wear loose undergarments to avoid applying pressure to the
Paraphimosis is a serious condition in which the fold of skin that stretches over the tip of the penis (foreskin) becomes stuck when it is pulled back. The condition keeps blood from flowing away from the penis tip, causing swelling that gets worse and worse. Paraphimosis needs to be treated right away.
CAUSES
This condition may be caused by:
A foreskin that is tighter than normal.
Leaving the foreskin pulled back after a procedure, such as after the placement of a catheter.
A foreskin that has been pulled back for too long.
A forceful pulling back of the foreskin.
Infection under the foreskin.
Trauma to the area, such as a hard hit to the the tip of the penis.
Sex or masturbation.
Hair …show more content…
Swelling may first be reduced with:
Ice.
A bandage wrapped tightly around the penis.
Needles to drain any pus or blood that is causing the swelling.
Medicine to relieve pain. Medicine may be given by mouth, through an IV tube, or by an injection to the base of the penis (nerve block).
A procedure in which a small cut is made in the tightened foreskin to free it and allow it to be pulled back into place (dorsal slit procedure).
Surgery to remove the foreskin (circumcision). This may be done if the foreskin cannot be moved back into place.
Most of the time, treatment can be done in a clinic or a health care provider's office.
HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Take over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your health care provider.
Apply any creams to the affected area only as told by your health care provider.
If the treated area is covered with gauze or a bandage (dressing), follow instructions from your health care provider about:
When and how you should change your bandage (dressing).
When you should remove your dressing.
If the area can get wet.
Wear loose undergarments to avoid applying pressure to the