I have partial phimosis and I'm really worried about it can it be treated without needing surgery? What are my options and how effective are they? I'd prefer to avoid an operation if possible

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Another effective alternate cure for phimosis is topical corticosteroids in the form of creams, ointments, or gels. Using these steroid creams for phimosis about 6-8 weeks improves the condition of phimosis in most cases. Topical steroids work by reducing the inflammation and loosening the foreskin.

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I'm a 21-year-old guy with a tight foreskin, and it's making me nervous about sex because I'm worried it'll hurt. I've been thinking about circumcision but don't know much about the procedure or what to expect after. Should I bring someone with me when I get it done, and roughly how much does it cost in Bangalore? Also, how long does recovery usually take? I really want to get this sorted soon since it's been bothering me a lot.

Consult a local surgeon. It's a minor surgery.

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I'm 29 and can't pull my foreskin back at all, even when soft or hard barely see the tip of my penis. I think it's phimosis and I notice veins around the tip. What's the best circumcision method? I'm really nervous about surgery, which is why I've put it off this long.

needs P/E for better advice.

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My dad isn't feeling too well and he's been vomiting twice a day. We did a scan and the report says his bladder is partially distended with no masses or stones. He's also struggling with acidity and cant really eat anything. What can we do to help him feel better?

take tablet. pantoprazole for 5 days continuously once in a day , 30 min before breakfast

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