Paraphimosis: Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Cost
Paraphimosis is a medical condition related to urology. It occurs in males who are not circumcised. In paraphimosis, the foreskin of the uncircumcised males gets trapped at the back of the glans penis. The condition is highly painful and is an emergency situation for males. The circulation in the penile tissues is obstructed due to the compression of air-filled tissues, eventually affecting its functioning.
WHAT IS PARAPHIMOSIS
Paraphimosis is the trapping of the foreskin in the retracted position. It is a medical emergency for males who are uncircumcised. The foreskin is unable to pull towards the tip of the penis to cover the glans penis as it gets stuck at the back.
Paraphimosis is initially treated for reducing the swelling in the penile head. Ice may be applied and the penis head is bandaged tightly around the penis. Doctors may use a sterilized needle to drain blood and pus. Hyaluronidase enzyme can also be injected to -reduce swelling.
CAUSES
- Tight foreskin
- Pulling the foreskin back for cleaning
- Catheterization
- Cystoscopy
- Penile injuries
- Coital trauma
SYMPTOMS
- Inability to pull the foreskin back to its initial position
- Swelling in the penile head
- Discoloration of the tip of the penis (pale, dark bluish color)
- Painful in the penile structure
- Erythema
DIAGNOSIS
Physical examination of the penis and foreskin
Patient history of catheterization and penile cleaning
DO's
Practice proper hygieneGet complete circumcisionClean the penis tip after every urination or sexual intercourseDONT's
Never leave the foreskin at the back of the penis.Do not apply any ointment without prescriptionAvoid wearing same under garments for long.TREATMENTS
NON-SURGICAL TREATMENTS
Manual procedure to reduce paraphimosis
Mild paraphimosis can be reduced manually with care. The procedure is facilitated by simply compressing the swollen or edematous glans penis.
In addition to this, doctors may treat it in the following manner:
- Ice may be applied, and the penis head is bandaged tightly around the penis.
- Doctors may use a sterilized needle to drain blood and pus.
- Hyaluronidase enzyme can also be injected to -reduce swelling.
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
Slit incision in the foreskin
A surgical procedure in which an incision is made along the length of the penis to relieve penile tightness and prevent retraction.
Elective full circumcision
Significant paraphimosis that cannot be treated otherwise is treated with complete circumcision to prevent its recurrence. The surgical procedure ensures no problem with the retraction as the foreskin is removed completely.
RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS
The following risk factors increase the chances of paraphimosis:
- Age: Age is an important risk factor for paraphimosis.
- Diabetes: Older people with diabetes has greater chances of paraphimosis
- Catheterization: Patients who have a history of catheterization are also at greater risk of paraphimosis
Paraphimosis may lead to the following complications:
- Serious infections
- Damage to penile tissue
- Death of the penile tissue
- Loss of penis head or tip.
IF LEFT UNTREATED
Paraphimosis may cause serious health complications if it is not treated on time. The flow of blood to the penile tissues may get obstructed, making the tissue oxygen deprived eventually leading to necrosis or death of the tissue. Other possible consequences of untreated paraphimosis include:
- Difficult to urinate or engage in sexual activity.
- Gangrene wherein tissuee dies and begins to rot
- Urinary Obstruction that leads to the buildup of urine in the bladder
COST
The average cost of circumcision to treat paraphimosis is ₹30,000-₹40,000. The variable cost depends on the emergency situation of the person and the hospitals or clinics wherein the treatment is taken.
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INSURANCE COVERAGE
The surgical treatment for paraphimosis is circumcision, which is covered under health insurance.
Most of the time, the insurer will cover a particular amount for the surgery. However, the amount of coverage depends on the type of policy.
It is important to know that non-surgical treatments that include topical medications other than surgical treatment (circumcision) for paraphimosis will not be covered under your insurance.
Know more about Paraphimosis
Paraphimosis is an emergency that affects uncircumcised men because of the trapping of the foreskin for a longer time. The condition may lead to serious health issues like strangulation, painful glans, edema, venous engorgement, and necrosis.
It can be prevented by:
- Pulling down the foreskin if the person is catheterized.
- Ensuring pulling back of foreskin after coming from the toilet, doing exercises, or sex
Paraphimosis may cause serious health complications if it is not treated on time. Consult a doctor before it gets more complicated. If you are looking for permanent treatment of paraphimosis, you can contact Glamyo Health as it offers the best Phimosis Treatment, Phimosis Surgery with 0% EMI.
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