- male
- 25 Years
- 14/08/2025
I have phimosis and I'm not sure if I need surgery or if it can be treated with medicines. If medicines can help, could you let me know which ones might work for my condition?
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Antibiotics for Phimosis In such a condition, treating the underlying infection would automatically provide relief from phimosis. For this purpose, your urologist may prescribe some antibiotics or antifungal medications. These medications can be oral or topical
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Consult a Urologist
Answered 14/08/2025
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I'm really worried because the foreskin on my penis feels super tight. It can move down when my penis isn't erect, but once I get an erection, it just won't retract. When I try to push it back, it feels like it's going to tear because it can't stretch any more. I even tried pulling it down when not erect and then getting an erection with the foreskin already down, but it resulted in pain. What if this condition persists until I'm ready to have sex? Can you guide me on what to do?
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