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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Paraphimosis occurs when the foreskin of an uncircumcised male cannot be pulled back over the head of the penis. | Paraphimosis occurs when the foreskin of an uncircumcised male cannot be pulled back over the head of the [[penis]]. | ||
==What are the symptoms of Paraphimosis?== | ==What are the symptoms of Paraphimosis?== | ||
The foreskin is pulled back (retracted) behind the rounded tip of the penis (glans) and stays there. The retracted foreskin and glans become swollen. This makes it difficult to return the foreskin to its extended position. | The foreskin is pulled back (retracted) behind the rounded tip of the penis (glans) and stays there. The retracted [[foreskin]] and [[glans]] become swollen. This makes it difficult to return the foreskin to its extended position. | ||
Symptoms include: | Symptoms include: | ||
*Inability to pull the retracted foreskin over the head of the penis | *Inability to pull the retracted foreskin over the head of the penis | ||
*Painful swelling at the end of the penis | *Painful [[swelling]] at the end of the penis | ||
*Pain in the penis | *Pain in the penis | ||
==What causes Paraphimosis?== | ==What causes Paraphimosis?== | ||
Causes of paraphimosis include: | Causes of paraphimosis include: | ||
*Direct trauma to the area | *Direct [[trauma]] to the area | ||
*Failure to return the foreskin to its normal location after urination or washing (most common in hospitals and nursing homes) | *Failure to return the foreskin to its normal location after [[urination]] or washing (most common in hospitals and nursing homes) | ||
*Infection, which may be due to poor personal hygiene | *Infection, which may be due to poor personal hygiene | ||
*Uncircumcised males, and those who may not have been correctly or completely circumcised, are at risk. | *Uncircumcised males, and those who may not have been correctly or completely [[circumcised]], are at risk. | ||
==Who is at highest risk?== | ==Who is at highest risk?== | ||
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==Treatment options== | ==Treatment options== | ||
Pressing on (compression of) the head of the penis while pushing the foreskin forward may reduce the swelling due to paraphimosis. If this fails, prompt surgical circumcision will be needed. | Pressing on (compression of) the head of the penis while pushing the [[foreskin]] forward may reduce the swelling due to paraphimosis. If this fails, prompt surgical circumcision will be needed. | ||
==Where to find medical care for Paraphimosis?== | ==Where to find medical care for Paraphimosis?== | ||
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==Prevention== | ==Prevention== | ||
Circumcision, when done correctly, prevents this condition. | [[Circumcision]], when done correctly, prevents this condition. | ||
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[[Category:Urology]] | [[Category:Urology]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Medical emergencies]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Penis]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Emergency medicine]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
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Editors-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. Associate Editor-In-Chief: Ujjwal Rastogi, MBBS [1]
Overview
Paraphimosis occurs when the foreskin of an uncircumcised male cannot be pulled back over the head of the penis.
What are the symptoms of Paraphimosis?
The foreskin is pulled back (retracted) behind the rounded tip of the penis (glans) and stays there. The retracted foreskin and glans become swollen. This makes it difficult to return the foreskin to its extended position.
Symptoms include:
- Inability to pull the retracted foreskin over the head of the penis
- Painful swelling at the end of the penis
- Pain in the penis
What causes Paraphimosis?
Causes of paraphimosis include:
- Direct trauma to the area
- Failure to return the foreskin to its normal location after urination or washing (most common in hospitals and nursing homes)
- Infection, which may be due to poor personal hygiene
- Uncircumcised males, and those who may not have been correctly or completely circumcised, are at risk.
Who is at highest risk?
Paraphimosis occurs most often in children and the elderly.
When to seek urgent medical care?
Go to your local emergency room if this occurs.
Diagnosis
A physical examination confirms the diagnosis. The health care provider will usually find a "doughnut" around the shaft near the head of the penis (glans).
Treatment options
Pressing on (compression of) the head of the penis while pushing the foreskin forward may reduce the swelling due to paraphimosis. If this fails, prompt surgical circumcision will be needed.
Where to find medical care for Paraphimosis?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Paraphimosis
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
The outcome is likely to be excellent if the condition is diagnosed and treated quickly.
Possible complications
If paraphimosis is left untreated, it can disrupt blood flow to the tip of the penis. In extreme (and rare) cases, this may lead to:
- Damage to the penis tip
- Gangrene
- Loss of the penis tip
Prevention
Circumcision, when done correctly, prevents this condition.