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Written by Aussie girl at 04 Sep 2002 06:59:33: Re: Don't worry, be happy!
As an answer to: Don't worry, be happy! written by Dr. Mel at 04 Sep 2002 01:09:44:
>>i recently got a physical and my doctor says that i need to be circumscised. i am 16 years old. my foreskin has always been over my penis as long as i can remember. it is very tight when limp and cannot be pulled back very much. when i have an erection i am able to pull it back far enough to see the glans (maybe 1/4 - 1/2 in).
>>i've done some research, but it all scares me because they talk about complications and infections.
>All surgery carries some degree of risk of complication. For such a simple procedure it is very rare, as is infection.
>> i asked my doctor about non surgical alternatives before i went to the internet and he said that there aren't any.
>Perhaps he does not know of any or has limited experience with this particular concern. Get a second opinion or a referral to a Urologist.
>>what should i do? will simple stretching solve the problem, or will that complicate the problem?
>Stretching may sometimes complicate the problem. Stretching of the foreskin may prove inappropriate depending on what is preventing retraction. Your Urologist will be able to help with that diagnosis.
>Good Luck.No real "doctor" is going to come in here and suggest seeing a urologist (surgeon) for a non - surgical solution.