What is phimosis?
Phimosis is tightness of the opening of the foreskin so that it cannot be drawn back over the tip of the penis. Most cases occur at birth or childhood, which normally resolve themselves. Less common, this condition can also be acquired later in life.
How do members experience phimosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with phimosis*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for phimosis*
Who has phimosis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 2 | |
20s | 6 | |
30s | 4 | |
40s | 3 | |
50s | 2 | |
60s | 1 | |
70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 18 | |
Female | 1 |