Male Organ Pain and Adult Phimosis
by John Dugan OwnerIt’s not uncommon for young intact males to experience some form
of phimosis, a situation in which the prepuce is too tight to comfortably
retract. Adult phimosis is rarer, but needs to be treated, as it can be a
source of considerable male organ pain and discomfort. Even intact men who
engage in proper male organ
health routines may fall prey to
this condition, so knowing how to treat it is well advised.
What is phimosis?
As mentioned above, when a male has phimosis, it means that the
prepuce does not retract behind the glans, which may cause a degree of male
organ pain. In children, phimosis is normal. One study showed that, at birth,
96% of males had a prepuce that could not be fully retracted; by the time these
babies were 3 years old, however, nature had intervened and 90% of them were
able to retract the prepuce all the way. At age 17, the figure of intact men
who still experience phimosis falls to 1%.
However, it’s possible that even an adult male who has gone
through the phimosis experience as a child and emerged with a properly
retractable prepuce may at some point come down with an unwanted episode of
phimosis. When this occurs in an adult, it is often medically referred to as
“pathologic” or “true” phimosis.
Causes
Why would an adult male who has successfully retracted his
prepuce develop phimosis? There are several factors which may be at play,
including:
- Balanitis. Probably the most common culprit of
phimosis in adult men is balanitis. When a man has balanitis, it causes the
glans to swell up. With the increase in the size of the glans, the prepuce
feels much tighter than normal and, in extreme cases, cannot be as comfortably
retracted as it could prior to the swelling. This swelling is different than
the normal swelling that occurs with tumescence.
- Thrush. Men sometimes contract a yeast infection
on the member, often known as thrush or candidiasis. The manhood may become
red, itchy and sore; there may be swelling due to the infection, which can
bring about a phimosis condition. Sometimes thrush results in scarring. Layers
of scar tissue around the glans may also cause a tightening of the prepuce,
making retraction difficult.
- Diabetes. Diabetes can on occasion contribute to a
tightening of the prepuce. This occurs when glucose levels in urine are too
high, resulting in an infection and subsequent swelling.
Treatment
Determining the cause of the phimosis is important, as this can
help identify the best means of treatment. One of the most common causes of
balanitis is improper male organ hygiene, so men need to make sure that they
regularly wash the entire member, including underneath the prepuce. Treating
thrush infections with an antifungal medication usually helps. And properly
managing diabetes is important to maintain appropriate glucose levels.
In addition, doctors may prescribe steroid creams or a gentle
manual stretching routine for the prepuce to help overcome the effects of
phimosis.
A too-tight prepuce resulting from
phimosis can cause male organ pain whether the prepuce is partially retracted
or not. Using a top-notch male
organ health crème (health
professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) can help to relieve this soreness
while simultaneously building up the general health of the member. In order for
manhood skin to stretch properly, it needs to be supple and well-hydrated. A
crème that contains a natural moisturizer (such as vitamin E) and a reliable
emollient (such as Shea butter) is capable of creating the moisture-lock
situation that promotes proper male organ skin hydration. It also helps if the
crème lists vitamin D among its ingredients, for vitamin D is proven to better
enable cell functionality, leading to a healthier and more durable manhood.
Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for
additional information on most common manhood health issues, tips on improving
member sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy male organ. John Dugan
is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an
ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.
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